PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliseo Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliseo Vega has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vega
vs
Diz

204 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliseo Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Diz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Vega counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Diz pushes Vega off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Diz misses with a combination

and Vega counters by moving into the clinch.

Diz pulls Vega into guard.
Vega lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vega scoring with some ground and pound.
Vega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vega stops Diz from standing up.
Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vega is looking to work some ground and pound but Diz has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vega is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vega controls from within his opponent's guard.

Diz looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
Vega lands a couple of digs.
Vega looking to sit in guard and control but Diz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diz wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Diz wanted to stand there but Vega had control of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Diz from controlling successfully.
Diz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vega's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nick Diz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Vega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diz wants to get back to his feet but Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vega throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliseo Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diz throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vega counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diz won't be happy with that.
Vega looks up at the clock and then as Diz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diz is avoiding damage well.
Vega tries to score with some ground and pound. Diz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vega in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vega in side control, throwing shots but Diz defends.
Diz is looking for a sweep.
Vega working the ground and pound.
Vega sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vega's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diz wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Vega there.
Vega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diz on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vega connects with a nice short shot to Diz's temple.
Vega controlling the action here.
Eliseo Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diz is looking to escape.
Vega is trying to control. Diz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diz wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vega thows a huge punch but Diz dodges it nicely.
Vega working the head and body with strikes.

Diz looking for submissions off his back.
Diz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vega.
Vega controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Vega there.
Vega working Diz over with strikes.
Diz is trying to stand.
Vega trying to control the pace.
Diz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vega.
Vega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diz defending well though.
Diz is pressing down on Vega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Vega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diz is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega works over Diz with some ground and pound from guard.

Diz looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
Vega with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliseo Vega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Diz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Vega counters with a shoot takedown. Diz fights it but they end up in guard.

Diz is looking for a triangle but Vega pushes his legs off easily.
Vega postures up in Diz's guard and throws a big left but Diz blocks it.
Diz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
Vega wants to control from the top but Diz keeps moving.
Vega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Diz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vega is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diz.
Vega just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vega wants to control but Diz is keeping him busy.
Vega working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vega cracks Diz with a big right hand but Diz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diz stops Vega from getting back to his feet.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
Diz has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Vega works to full guard.
Diz wants to stand but Vega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Diz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diz wants to get up but he can't break Vega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Vega pushes Diz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Diz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vega pushes Diz up against the cage in a clinch.

Diz successfully pulls guard.
Vega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Diz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nick Diz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diz's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eliseo Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diz being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliseo Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vega, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliseo Vega!