PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Fukushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Diaz
vs
Fukushenko

176 cm
25
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillermo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladimir Fukushenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukushenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Fukushenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fukushenko misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fukushenko tries to clinch up.
Fukushenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Fukushenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guillermo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Fukushenko.

Fukushenko gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Fukushenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fukushenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukushenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fukushenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fukushenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz pulls Fukushenko in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fukushenko manages to get himself to full guard.

Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fukushenko's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fukushenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fukushenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukushenko, not yet.
Fukushenko trying to control the position.
Fukushenko is adopting a defensive guard.

Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fukushenko's half guard.

Diaz decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fukushenko as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fukushenko.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fukushenko's guard.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fukushenko pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Fukushenko had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukushenko 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.

Fukushenko is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukushenko.
Fukushenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fukushenko but Fukushenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fukushenko!
Fukushenko wants to control but Diaz postures up.

Diaz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fukushenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wladimir Fukushenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukushenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.

Fukushenko actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fukushenko to get to his feet.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukushenko can do to turn this around?
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Fukushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fukushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fukushenko wants to clinch.

Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz stands up and beckons Fukushenko to his feet.
Fukushenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Fukushenko shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guillermo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Fukushenko.
Fukushenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fukushenko is breathing heavily.

Fukushenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz stands up out of the half guard.

Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Fukushenko's guard.

Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fukushenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Fukushenko's guard.

Fukushenko is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Fukushenko shows good takedown defense.
Fukushenko closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Fukushenko pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fukushenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Fukushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fukushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz sets himself, and Fukushenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Fukushenko throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Fukushenko wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Fukushenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDiaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fukushenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fukushenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukushenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Fukushenko ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wladimir Fukushenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Fukushenko leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Fukushenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wladimir Fukushenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukushenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Diaz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fukushenko looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Fukushenko defends the submission attempt.
Diaz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukushenko is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz prevents Fukushenko from improving his position.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Diaz stands up out of the half guard.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukushenko counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fukushenko lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
letting Fukushenko counter with a right hand.

Diaz shoots in and bounces Fukushenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz trying to control but Fukushenko is working from the bottom.
Fukushenko keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fukushenko, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukushenko fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukushenko.

Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Fukushenko is working from the bottom.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fukushenko, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukushenko moves away.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Fukushenko's guard.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz won't allow Fukushenko to get back to his feet.

Diaz stands up from Fukushenko's guard - Diaz perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukushenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Diaz!