PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Sara - Weatherman. Nicholas Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hale
vs
Diaz

174 cm
26
184 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

170 cm
27
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale connects with an inside leg kick.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Hale misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hale was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hale is able to avoid easily.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Hale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hale throws a one two combo.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Hale throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Hale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook. Hale ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.
Hale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Hale slips the punch.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Hale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
We've been hearing reports that Hale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nicholas Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hale lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Nicholas Diaz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hale looking to stall.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hale - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale lands with a right to the head.
Hale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hale trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Hale stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Hale misses with a body punch.
Hale wants to stall.
The referee calls for Hale to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Hale.
Hale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Hale counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hale. Hale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Hale throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hale tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hale.
Hale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hale sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Hale avoids it this time.
Hale slips a jab from Diaz.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hale in his tracks.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
A punch combination from Hale misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hale tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Hale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hale's hands.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hale.
Hale fails to land with a series of punches.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hale misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hale slips a straight right by Diaz.

Hale clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Hale blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hale.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Hale's head.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Hale lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hale slips a straight right by Diaz.
It looked like Hale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Hale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hale throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz cracks Hale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Hale.
Brandon Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hale throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz sizes up Hale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hale wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hale rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Hale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz tries a body shot but Hale blocks it.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hale leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hale.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hale.
Hale manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hale.
Hale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hale is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hale up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Hale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz works on Hale's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Hale tries to tie him up.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hale has his back to the cage.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hale backwards.
Hale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Hale blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz tries a body shot but Hale blocks it.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hale backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hale seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Diaz is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hale misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Hale pushes him away.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Hale looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hale's head.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Hale moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hale.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hale's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hale scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hale misses with a head kick.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Hale moved out of range.
Hale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hale misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Hale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Hale throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hale drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Hale.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hale doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Hale's body. Hale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hale tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Hale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Hale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Hale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hale.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Hale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hale on the side of the head.
Hale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Hale throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz cracks the inside of Hale's front leg.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away.
Hale walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hale throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Hale fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hale throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Hale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Hale didn't see that one coming.
Hale misses with a wild combination.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicholas Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hale counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Hale.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Diaz!
Nicholas Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.