PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Rosario (ranked 4615 p4p, 4618 weight class) and Pablo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rosario
vs
Diaz

165 cm
25
165
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
172
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to bum rush Rosario with a series of wild strikes but Rosario uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Rosario tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rosario manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Rosario is keeping the position.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Rosario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Diaz staying calm.

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.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rosario is avoiding damage well.
Rosario taking punishment in the form of punches.

Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rosario can't do much from the bottom here.

Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rosario being controlled for a moment.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Diaz has an Americana. Rosario didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diaz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diaz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pablo Diaz!