PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Kanye West- Amazing . Diaz has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be a great matchup!

Diaz
vs
Kraus

181 cm
26
175 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

179 cm
27
178 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederik Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kraus gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Kraus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kraus lands a couple of elbows.
Kraus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraus pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Kraus is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraus trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.

Kraus is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Well, if Kraus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraus trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.

Kraus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraus is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraus slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Kraus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz gets full guard.
Kraus distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kraus distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kraus controls the pace.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraus is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Frederik Kraus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kraus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kraus tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kraus just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz moves out of range as Kraus throws a body kick.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Kraus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Kraus saw that one coming.
Kraus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Kraus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederik Kraus.
Kraus is looking to clinch.
Kraus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Kraus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Kraus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kraus wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Kraus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Kraus or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraus manages to avoid it.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraus manages to avoid it.
Nick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraus is defended easily by Diaz.
Kraus dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Kraus's head and hops out.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederik Kraus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Kraus lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kraus throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Kraus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraus off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kraus doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraus is defended easily by Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Kraus.
Kraus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederik Kraus.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kraus. Kraus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.

Kraus gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraus prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Kraus is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Kraus pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kraus forces his way into half guard.
Kraus is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is staying active underneath Kraus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kraus is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kraus is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kraus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kraus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus landing with the ground and pound.
Kraus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kraus controls the pace.
Frederik Kraus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraus trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kraus trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraus passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kraus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kraus lands strikes from half guard.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraus trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederik Kraus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kraus shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Kraus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a hook. Kraus ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Kraus both land. Nice combination.
Kraus looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraus is just out of range.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kraus shoots in but no luck this time.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederik Kraus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Kraus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz punishes Kraus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraus walks into a jab.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Kraus ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Kraus or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.
Diaz cracks Kraus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kraus misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Kraus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kraus has a takedown stuffed.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraus doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraus.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Kraus shakes it off.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraus tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Frederik Kraus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraus feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Kraus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraus.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
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 tries to keep at a distance but Kraus has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kraus.
Kraus holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kraus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kraus lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kraus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kraus lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.

Diaz gets control of Kraus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Kraus tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Kraus sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Kraus postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraus looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraus defends it easily.
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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraus defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frederik Kraus.
I've got Kraus 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!

Frederik Kraus wins by unanimous decision!