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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethen Diaz (ranked 5318 p4p, 5066 weight class) and Timmy Tung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmy Tung is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ethen Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timmy Tung!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Tung is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tung prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to stand but Tung is controlling his head.
Diaz slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Tung.
Diaz tries to stand but Tung is controlling his head.
Tung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tung wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Tung is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Tung is defending the strikes.
Diaz tries to stand but Tung is controlling his head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Tung slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tung counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethen Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Tung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tung is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tung looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat.
Tung tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tung!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ethen Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tung is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tung.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Tung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tung misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tung's thigh. Tung counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Tung blocks nicely.
Tung working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Tung counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz darts in and clinches Tung up against the cage.
Tung lands with a short shot to the head.
Tung working aggressively here.
Tung has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Tung sprawls well.
Diaz moves to clinch but Tung breaks away
and Tung counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Tung moves away
enabling Tung to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Tung counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethen Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tung counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Tung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Tung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Diaz looks to clinch
and Tung counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Tung circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tung counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tung trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tung defends well.
Tung postures up.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tung wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Tung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tung is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tung 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.
Tung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tung trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz has Tung up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tung to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethen Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Tung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethen Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ethen Diaz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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