PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Diaz (ranked 4954 p4p, 524 weight class) and Butch Cassidy (ranked 7357 p4p, 651 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Cassidy

181 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control the position but Cassidy is working away.

Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassidy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy regains half guard.

Cassidy actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cassidy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cassidy.
Cassidy is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cassidy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cassidy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Cassidy is looking to escape.
Cassidy is holding on to half guard well.

Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Cassidy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Cassidy misses with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cassidy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cassidy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.

Diaz showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cassidy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz covering up well under a series of strikes from Cassidy.

Cassidy tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke.

Cassidy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Cassidy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cassidy to the mat! Cassidy manages to get full guard.
Cassidy is controlling Diaz's posture.
Cassidy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cassidy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cassidy stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Cassidy thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cassidy is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cassidy works his way into full mount!
Cassidy avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cassidy working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Cassidy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Cassidy has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cassidy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cassidy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to hold on but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Cassidy controlling his opponent.
Cassidy avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Cassidy works his way to his opponent's back.

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.

Cassidy working for the choke.

Cassidy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cassidy wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.

Cassidy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control the position but Cassidy manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Cassidy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cassidy to the mat! Cassidy manages to get full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cassidy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cassidy is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.

Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cassidy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Cassidy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cassidy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cassidy, up you get!
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.

Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cassidy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Diaz stands up.
A nice combination there by Cassidy.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassidy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.

Cassidy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cassidy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cassidy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diaz is looking to defend but Cassidy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diaz! Cassidy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diaz taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Butch Cassidy!