PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Warren Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bald Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Fletcher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fletcher
vs
Diaz

175 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bald Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fletcher gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher postures up.
Fletcher controlling from the top position.
Fletcher wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fletcher stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fletcher is aware though and is defending well.
Fletcher tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diaz has an active guard here but Fletcher has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Fletcher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control here.
Fletcher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fletcher moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.

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.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fletcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fletcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fletcher stands up from Diaz's guard - Fletcher perhaps looking for a knockout.

Fletcher gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.

Fletcher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fletcher is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fletcher blocks an uppercut.

Fletcher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diaz looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Fletcher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fletcher stands up from half guard.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fletcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Fletcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Fletcher controls the action.

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.
Fletcher wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fletcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fletcher is aware though and is defending well.
Fletcher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fletcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fletcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Fletcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fletcher landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fletcher controls the pace.

Fletcher stands up from Diaz's guard - Fletcher perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Fletcher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fletcher forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.

Diaz pulls Fletcher into guard.
Fletcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warren Fletcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fletcher passes into half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Fletcher is controlling the pace.
Fletcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fletcher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Fletcher in his half guard.
Fletcher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fletcher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fletcher slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Fletcher wants to stand up but Diaz has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Fletcher stands up and beckons Diaz to join him on the feet.

Fletcher feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Fletcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Fletcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Fletcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Diaz has his foot on Fletcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fletcher works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Fletcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fletcher wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Fletcher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fletcher takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four 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.

Fletcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fletcher stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet.

Fletcher darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Fletcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Fletcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fletcher forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.

Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.

Fletcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fletcher has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Fletcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fletcher defends well.
Fletcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fletcher tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Fletcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fletcher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fletcher wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Fletcher stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fletcher closes the distance and clinches.

Fletcher jumps guard.
Fletcher is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fletcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fletcher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fletcher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fletcher!
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is letting Fletcher control him for a moment.

Fletcher stands up.
Fletcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Fletcher drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.

Diaz successfully pulls guard.

Fletcher stands up from Diaz's guard - Fletcher perhaps looking for a knockout.

Fletcher clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Fletcher.

Fletcher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fletcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fletcher, not yet.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fletcher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Fletcher!