PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Asznee (ranked 2166 p4p, 253 weight class) and Mickey Diaz (ranked 3440 p4p, 366 weight class). Asznee comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coming For You, by The Offspring. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Asznee
vs
Diaz

150 cm
27
185 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Asznee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asznee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Asznee manages to move to mount!
Diaz is trying to stand.
Diaz prevents Asznee from taking his back.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Asznee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Diaz bucks Asznee off and manages to get back to his feet!
Asznee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asznee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asznee somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a combination. Asznee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mickey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Asznee counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Asznee connects with a couple of short punches.
Asznee trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Asznee prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Asznee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.

Asznee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asznee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Asznee landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.

Asznee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asznee controls the position from side control.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Asznee drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asznee is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz is trying to buck Asznee off.

Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Asznee away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.

Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Asznee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Asznee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asznee stops Diaz from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Asznee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Asznee but great work by Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asznee manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Asznee is controlling the position.
Diaz wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Asznee uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Big Asznee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Asznee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asznee.
Asznee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Asznee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Asznee tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Asznee wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asznee prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Asznee has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Asznee controlling the pace for now.
Asznee wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.

Asznee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Asznee is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Asznee is dominant here and he's now got Diaz's back!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Asznee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Asznee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asznee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asznee has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Diaz.

Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Asznee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Asznee is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Asznee working for the choke.

Asznee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Asznee lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asznee is controlling the position but Diaz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Asznee is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Asznee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Asznee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Asznee.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Asznee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asznee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Asznee ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asznee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asznee feinted with a counter takedown.
Asznee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asznee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz throws a right hand that Asznee ducks under and follows up with a left that Asznee also avoids with ease.

Diaz gets caught napping as Asznee dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Asznee won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asznee cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Asznee trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Asznee in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz pushes Asznee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Asznee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Asznee swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Asznee's guard.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asznee's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asznee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asznee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Asznee's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Asznee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Asznee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Diaz keeping moving, preventing Asznee from controlling successfully.
Asznee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Asznee tries to pass.
Big Asznee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Asznee is controlling the position.
Asznee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asznee is controlling him.
Asznee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Asznee isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Asznee.
Asznee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Asznee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Asznee.

Asznee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Asznee is having none of it.
Big Asznee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asznee is stalling in the full guard.
Asznee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asznee wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Mickey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Diaz.
I think Asznee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Asznee!
After winning the bout, Big Asznee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.