PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rascal Donkashane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Donkashane
vs
Diaz

183 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

183 cm
27
181 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donkashane or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Donkashane tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donkashane has time to react.
Donkashane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donkashane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donkashane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donkashane shoots and misses
and Donkashane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Donkashane clinches up against the cage.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Donkashane tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donkashane working aggressively here.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donkashane is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Donkashane backwards.
A short left from Diaz.

Donkashane is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Donkashane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz dips a shoulder and cracks Donkashane with a mighty uppercut! Donkashane falls back against the cage and Diaz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Donkashane is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Diaz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.