PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintonio Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vazquez
vs
Diaz

166 cm
26
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quintonio Vazquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luiz Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side

and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vazquez's guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Vazquez blocks nicely.
Vazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Vazquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is keen to just control but Vazquez is a slippery customer.
Vazquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vazquez tries to get out of the position.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.

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.
Vazquez keeping control of the position.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vazquez is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vazquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vazquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vazquez hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vazquez looks a forlorn figure.
Vazquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vazquez working to try and regain half guard.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vazquez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away.
Vazquez wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands with some strikes.
Diaz controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz moves forwards but Vazquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Vazquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vazquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Vazquez.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vazquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Vazquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quintonio Vazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.
Vazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quintonio Vazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vazquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Vazquez avoids it easily.
Vazquez thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Vazquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Vazquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vazquez continues to drive forward.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quintonio Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vazquez tries to clinch up.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vazquez tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Vazquez shakes him off and moves away.
Vazquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazquez defends it well.
Vazquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Vazquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Vazquez counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vazquez misses the target.
Quintonio Vazquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vazquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vazquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vazquez throws a big shot that misses.
Vazquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Vazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Vazquez misses with a hook.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Vazquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vazquez is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Vazquez gets a clinch.
Vazquez works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Vazquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vazquez tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Vazquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vazquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vazquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazquez lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintonio Vazquez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vazquez.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazquez defends it well.
Vazquez lands a right hook to the body.

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

Diaz is rocked!

It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vazquez circles away.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Vazquez finish him?
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vazquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazquez lands a slapping body shot.
Vazquez cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Diaz falls to his knees and Vazquez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintonio Vazquez!
Quintonio Vazquez retains his lightweight title!
Quintonio Vazquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Luiz Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'it was a tough road leading in to this fight for me, i promise you guys i will be back stronger! '.