PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes to the ring accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil. Diaz has chosen Fort Minor-Remember The Name as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Blastoise
vs
Diaz

192 cm
33
200 lbs
11 - 8 - 2

185 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blastoise closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Blastoise fails to land the takedown.

Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blastoise to the mat! Blastoise manages to get full guard.

Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blastoise manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Blastoise in his guard.
Blastoise postures up.
Blastoise is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Blastoise has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz tries to roll over but Blastoise keeps him under control.

Blastoise is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoise trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Blastoise is controlling well.
Blastoise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Blastoise looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Blastoise has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blastoise pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blastoise's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blastoise's back!

Diaz working for a choke but Blastoise is defending well.

Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz has got his arm under Blastoise's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Blastoise has spun round into Diaz's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Diaz keeping full guard, as Blastoise tries to pass.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blastoise is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Blastoise passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Blastoise prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blastoise looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz regains half guard.

Blastoise is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blastoise prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Blastoise tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Blastoise is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Blastoise wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blastoise advances position into side control!
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Blastoise tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Blastoise is controlling the position.

Blastoise tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.

Blastoise is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz tries to buck Blastoise off but Blastoise is having none of it.
Blastoise working away.
Blastoise looking to control but instead Diaz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Blastoise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Blastoise is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blastoise can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Blastoise looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Blastoise can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Blastoise is trying to take his opponent's back.
Blastoise takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Diaz turns into Blastoise and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Blastoise is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Blastoise is working from the bottom.

Blastoise is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Blastoise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Squirtle Blastoise will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blastoise gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Blastoise looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Blastoise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz tries for a kimura but Blastoise is defending well.

Diaz swings around for an armbar but Blastoise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Blastoise advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is controlling Blastoise's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Blastoise is very close to passing his half guard.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nick Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blastoise is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blastoise is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Blastoise is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blastoise wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Blastoise controlling the action here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.

Blastoise is working for a submission of some sort.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blastoise is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz with the active half guard here but Blastoise passes nicely into side control.

Blastoise tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blastoise working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Blastoise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to bench press Blastoise off him but Blastoise keeps the position.
Diaz is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Blastoise drags him back down.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz pushes Blastoise away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blastoise gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Blastoise dominates the positioning.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Blastoise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz regains half guard.
Blastoise trying to control the pace.
Blastoise is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Blastoise trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.

Blastoise is looking for a kimura here.

Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Blastoise is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blastoise to get the leverage.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

Blastoise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blastoise.
Blastoise passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.

Blastoise with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diaz tries to hold on but Blastoise postures up.
Blastoise wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diaz is holding on tight.
Diaz regains half guard.

Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz gets full guard.
Blastoise prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Blastoise trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Squirtle Blastoise will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Blastoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blastoise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Diaz swings around for an armbar but Blastoise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Blastoise from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoise sitting in guard here, content to control.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Blastoise defends easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blastoise passes into half guard.
Blastoise is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Blastoise moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blastoise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Blastoise is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Blastoise is controlling him
Blastoise is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blastoise gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blastoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Blastoise passes into half guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Blastoise trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Blastoise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise preventing the sweep.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Blastoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blastoise has passed into half guard!
Diaz won't allow Blastoise to pass to mount.
Blastoise is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blastoise slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Blastoise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Blastoise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Blastoise is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Blastoise control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Blastoise postures up.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blastoise's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blastoise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Blastoise is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Blastoise is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Blastoise has control of the leg.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to hold on to Blastoise's head to control him but Blastoise postures up.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Blastoise.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control here.
Blastoise trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.

Blastoise is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Blastoise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blastoise working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blastoise tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Blastoise stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Squirtle Blastoise.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blastoise, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Squirtle Blastoise!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Squirtle Blastoise!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Squirtle Blastoise!

Squirtle Blastoise wins by unanimous decision!
Squirtle Blastoise thanked the fans post fight for their support.