PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thuam Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart of a Champion. Nick Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chaka
vs
Diaz

182 cm
32
179 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thuam Chaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaka shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.

Chaka instigates a clinch.
Chaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thuam Chaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chaka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diaz to the mat. Diaz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Chaka tries to pass.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Chaka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chaka, into his guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Chaka is keeping the position.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Chaka had control of the position.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaka has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaka is retaining full guard.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Chaka tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.

Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chaka is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries to stand but Chaka is controlling his head.
Chaka is trying to buck Diaz off.
Chaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaka keeps working.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Chaka.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chaka looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.

Chaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Diaz doesn't defend quickly enough and Chaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Diaz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chaka on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thuam Chaka!
An out of breath Thuam Chaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.