PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beowulf MacDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDougal comes to the cage accompanied by The Gael by Albannach. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by National Anthem. Beowulf MacDougal looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

MacDougal
vs
Diaz

180 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Beowulf MacDougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDougal fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

MacDougal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

MacDougal is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz is tying to control. MacDougal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

MacDougal actively working from the bottom here.
MacDougal is breathing heavily.
MacDougal is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacDougal is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz stands up from half guard.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
MacDougal tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacDougal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacDougal is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

MacDougal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. MacDougal eventually gives up the hold.

MacDougal is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
MacDougal trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacDougal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. MacDougal eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz controlling MacDougal's posture.
MacDougal advances to half guard.

MacDougal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.

MacDougal seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MacDougal is looking for a kimura here.

MacDougal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz scores a takedown into full mount!
MacDougal is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacDougal is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz prevents MacDougal from getting the reversal.
Diaz lands with some strikes.
MacDougal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacDougal is looking to escape.

Diaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacDougal working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacDougal is looking to escape.
MacDougal is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
MacDougal is trying desperately to improve position.
MacDougal gets back to half guard.

MacDougal actively working from the bottom here.
MacDougal wants to get back to full guard.
MacDougal moves into full guard.
MacDougal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is trying to stand.
MacDougal prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but MacDougal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz holds on to MacDougal as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

MacDougal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. MacDougal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

MacDougal seems to be looking for submissions.
MacDougal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

MacDougal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling MacDougal's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

MacDougal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diaz turns into him and now he's in MacDougal's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacDougal's guard.

MacDougal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacDougal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break MacDougal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Diaz feints and as MacDougal raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacDougal looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but MacDougal keeps moving.
MacDougal keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDougal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but MacDougal is working from the bottom.
MacDougal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
MacDougal is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacDougal had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Diaz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. MacDougal Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Diaz's back instead.
Diaz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
MacDougal is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into MacDougal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacDougal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz trying to control but MacDougal is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

MacDougal 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.
Diaz wants to control from the top but MacDougal keeps moving.

That's four 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 free his leg and advance position but MacDougal is retaining full guard.
MacDougal looking for a sweep. Not yet MacDougal, not yet.
Diaz wants to stand but MacDougal is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
MacDougal shoots and misses

so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacDougal looking to control.
MacDougal looking for a sweep. Not yet MacDougal, not yet.
Beowulf MacDougal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Diaz!