PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Diaz (ranked 3251 p4p, 155 weight class) and Ali Bagov (ranked 3327 p4p, 135 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Diaz
vs
Bagov

189 cm
24
289 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Bagov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bagov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bagov defends easily.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bagov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz working for a triangle but Bagov defends it easily.
Bagov trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Bagov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bagov sprawls and moves away.

Bagov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Bagov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bagov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.

Bagov is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagov to get the leverage.
Bagov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagov pulls his head out easily.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Bagov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Bagov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Bagov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagov wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.

Bagov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bagov is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.

That's four 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.
Bagov trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.

Bagov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz wants to control but Bagov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bagov is looking for a kimura here.

Bagov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Bagov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagov. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Bagov on that attempt.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Bagov avoids it well and moves away.
Bagov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Bagov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeff Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bagov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bagov shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bagov sprawls and moves away.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bagov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bagov's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Bagov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagov manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Bagov's guard.
Diaz distracts Bagov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Bagov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Bagov blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is trying to keep Diaz in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Bagov trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz cracks Bagov with a solid left hand.
Bagov has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.

Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagov has wrist control.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bagov's head.
Bagov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.

Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
Bagov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Bagov is rocked!

It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bagov is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Bagov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagov trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Bagov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagov is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.

Bagov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bagov.

Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Bagov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.

Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Bagov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Diaz trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz postures up in Bagov's guard and throws a big left but Bagov blocks it.

Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.

Bagov working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.

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

Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Diaz cracks Bagov with a solid left hand.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagov trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Bagov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Bagov controlling the position.
Jeff Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagov is keeping the position for now.

Bagov pushes a forearm under Diaz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diaz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
Our winner, Ali Bagov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.