PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles RIck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

RIck
vs
Diaz

175 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles RIck!
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, Chuck Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RIck shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Diaz pushes RIck up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt RIck or not.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz gets through RIck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RIck is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
RIck is breathing heavily.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
RIck is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles RIck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RIck struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz digs a right hand into RIck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on RIck's gas tank.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diaz is stalling here.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RIck.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 lands a left hand.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down RIck.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz is working RIck over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
RIck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
RIck tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing RIck up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz works on RIck's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz works on RIck's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz gets through RIck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
RIck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles RIck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RIck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from RIck there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz works on RIck's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz pushes RIck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is working RIck over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Chuck Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down RIck.
Diaz has RIck pushed against the cage.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
RIck is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now RIck has his back to the cage.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down RIck.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz presses RIck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

RIck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Diaz darts in and clinches RIck up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
RIck fails to pull guard.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of RIck's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RIck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles RIck. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of RIcks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
RIck takes a shot to the head.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
RIck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
RIck takes a shot to the head.
Diaz presses RIck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Charles RIck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but RIck uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30

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