PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LA twotwo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes to the cage accompanied by Drake ft. Lil Wayne - Unstoppable. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: I'd Love to Knock the Hell Out of You. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

twotwo Star
vs
Diaz

170 cm
29
159 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

182 cm
22
164 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

FULL METAL GEAR
FULL METAL GEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, LA twotwo Star!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Star with an uppercut!
Star uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Star thinking.
Diaz cracks Star with an open hand slap.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
LA twotwo Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Star is breathing heavily.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Star has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Star avoids it well.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Dylan Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Star doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Star takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Star looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Star moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Star takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Star at a distance.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Star takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Star gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Star takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Star shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Star. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Star back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Star had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Star takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Star's belly button to the back.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz sizes up Star with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Star under the eye.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz works Star's body with a nice hook.
Diaz works Star's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Star might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz cracks Star with a good jab.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz tests Star's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Star's head backwards.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Star takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Dylan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Star on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Star stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Star looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Star postures up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.

Star drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Star has Diaz in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz stands up and waves to Star to follow him.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Star on the side of the head.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Star is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Star's head backwards.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Star's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Star 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Star looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz jabs Star right on the nose. Star blinks but takes it well.
Star moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Star looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz cracks Star with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Star takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Star takes one to the chin there.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Donk. Diaz catches Star right on the button with a cross.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz catches Star with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a one two! Star had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Star walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Star doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Star doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Star takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Star moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Star backing up. Star nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Star's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Star shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz cracks Star with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Star in his tracks.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Star looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz throws a combination. Star tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Star doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Star takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Star momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Diaz really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Star.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Star is rocked!
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Star is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diaz drops Star with a big left hand! Star is injured, injured bad! Diaz jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Diaz!
Dylan Diaz is the new lightweight champion!