PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hick Diaz (ranked 3548 p4p, 3374 weight class) and Seamus O Brien (ranked 436 p4p, 415 weight class). Seamus O Brien will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Diaz
vs
O Brien

180 cm
22
185
7 - 5 - 0

181 cm
20
182
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in but O Brien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but O Brien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien stuffs the takedown.

Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but O Brien defends it.
Diaz thows a huge punch but O Brien dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien looks like he's trying to stand up.

Diaz is working for a kimura but O Brien is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Brien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Brien defending well though.
O Brien has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Brien tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.

Diaz working for a choke but O Brien is defending well.

O Brien fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.

Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but O Brien is keeping busy.

Diaz has got his arm under O Brien's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! O Brien has spun round into Diaz's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Diaz seems keen to control O Brien's posture.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Brien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Brien tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

O Brien wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz moves forwards but O Brien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Brien scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Diaz badly! He tries to strike back but O Brien puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Diaz out cold! Oh man, Diaz will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seamus O Brien!