PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Diaz (ranked 8694 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Bosski (ranked 24010 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Ambitionz Az a Ridah. A fine choice. Bosski has chosen Elektryczne Gitary - Wszystko chuj as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joey Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diaz
vs
Bosski

177 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

185 cm
26
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Bosski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bosski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Bosski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bosski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bosski wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
As Bosski looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Bosski just gets out of the way.
Bosski tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Bosski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bosski.

It looks like Joey Diaz has been cut.

Bosski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Bosski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosski wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bosski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.

Bosski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Bosski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bosski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bosski is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosski wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.

Bosski is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bosski wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Bosski!
Joey Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'We win some, we lose some. I'll be back and stronger next time. Thank you fans for being here and supporting us. '.