PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2712 p4p, 297 weight class) and Tuco Cortez (ranked 4418 p4p, 427 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. Cortez has chosen Freestyle - The Party Has Begun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Cortez

185 cm
24
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

188 cm
24
183 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

IniTech Nutrition

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuco Cortez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Cortez misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Cortez avoided it.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
Cortez wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cortez. Cortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Cortez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Cortez misses the jab.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cortez under the eye.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz sets himself, and Cortez steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
Diaz feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cortez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Cortez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cortez tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Cortez misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Cortez throws a body kick that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand

and Diaz counters with a crisp one two that drops Cortez! Diaz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cortez to his feet! Cortez is in big trouble!

Cortez is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Cortez moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cortez blocks a jab.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Cortez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Cortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands a jab to Cortez's midsection.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Tuco Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Cortez delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Cortez's ribs.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortez's head.
Cortez walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Cortez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Diaz cracks Cortez 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 Cortez to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Tuco Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Cortez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cortez continues to drive forward.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortez at a distance.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Cortez.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Diaz moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cortez moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Cortez misses the body punch
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Diaz.
A big right from Diaz misses.
And Cortez tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cortez - that will leave a mark!
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz clobbers Cortez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Cortez feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Cortez counters with a thumping low kick.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cortez walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Good shot there by Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cortez throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cortez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Cortez. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Cortez slips under a jab from Diaz.
Cortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Cortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cortez looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortez throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Cortez circles away easily
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Tuco Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortez lands a jab to the head.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Diaz drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Cortez can't break the clinch.

Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cortez uses from the top position.

Diaz has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.

Cortez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diaz throws up his legs and catches Cortez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cortez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diaz! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dick Diaz!
Dick Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.