PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 2916 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 379 p4p, 579 weight class). Revazshvili comes to the cage accompanied by Georgia National Anthem. Levan Revazshvili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neil Diaz's chin.

Revazshvili
vs
Diaz

193 cm
48
212
42 - 28 - 3

193 cm
40
199
18 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 28 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a high kick!

It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz punishes Revazshvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Revazshvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Revazshvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Revazshvili avoids it with no problem.
Revazshvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A shot to the body from Revazshvili misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz sizes up Revazshvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Revazshvili misses with a combination

and Diaz counters with a series of strikes that sends Revazshvili to the canvas! Diaz follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Revazshvili is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Revazshvili from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili throws a big right hand that misses.
Revazshvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Revazshvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Revazshvili defends well.
Diaz is trying to keep Revazshvili in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazshvili stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Revazshvili thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Revazshvili prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Revazshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Diaz tries to sprawl but Revazshvili drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Revazshvili defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Revazshvili postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Revazshvili is controlling him.
Revazshvili throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Revazshvili has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Revazshvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neil Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Levan Revazshvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diaz connects with a leg kick.
Neil Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Revazshvili throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revazshvili throws out the jab.
Neil Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Revazshvili thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Revazshvili.
A big left from Revazshvili misses.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Revazshvili avoids it with no problem.
Revazshvili swings widly with a right hand
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Revazshvili shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
Revazshvili staying out of range there.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diaz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Revazshvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.

Diaz lands a big shot that drops Revazshvili! Can he finish him?
Oh Revazshvili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Revazshvili wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control.
Revazshvili seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz wants to stand but Revazshvili has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili tries to improve position but can't.
Revazshvili struggling a bit here.
Levan Revazshvili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Revazshvili sneaks back into half guard.
Revazshvili holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Revazshvili wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Revazshvili has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Revazshvili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Revazshvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Revazshvili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Revazshvili wants to stand back up but Diaz manages to pass into side control.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Revazshvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Revazshvili to control.
Revazshvili is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levan Revazshvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Revazshvili ducks straight into an uppercut from Diaz and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Revazshvili manages to regain guard straight away.
Revazshvili has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Revazshvili controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Revazshvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Revazshvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Revazshvili postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Revazshvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Revazshvili seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Revazshvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Revazshvili trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Levan Revazshvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Revazshvili pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is not content to let Revazshvili control the position.
Revazshvili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Revazshvili thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Diaz throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Revazshvili tumbling to the canvas!
Revazshvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Revazshvili is keeping the position for now.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Revazshvili's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
Revazshvili is working hard here to advance position.
Neil Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Revazshvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Revazshvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
Revazshvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.