PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Orwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Orwell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nuclear. Diaz has chosen Queen - We are the champions (mariachillout) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orwell
vs
Diaz

186 cm
30
209 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

185 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Orwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orwell wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

Orwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orwell passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Orwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Orwell has control of the leg.
Orwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.

Orwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz trying to hold on to Orwell's head to control him but Orwell postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orwell 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.

Orwell is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orwell to get the leverage.
Orwell is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orwell is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orwell to get the leverage.
Orwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Orwell is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Orwell is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Orwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow Orwell to pass to mount.

Orwell is looking for a kimura here.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orwell is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz controlling the position well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab lands there for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Orwell dominated that round.
That's time! Orwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Orwell counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Orwell to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz swings for the body but Orwell moves out of range.
Orwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Orwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Orwell's belly button to the back.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orwell defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orwell rather than just go for the knockout.

Diaz drops Orwell with a beautiful combination! Orwell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diaz is looking for the KO!

Orwell is rocked!

It looks like Owen Orwell has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Orwell is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Diaz cracks Orwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Diaz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orwell to stand back up!
Oh Orwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz cracks Orwell with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Diaz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carlos Diaz waved his t-shirt featuring AnonymouS's logo in front of the cameras.