PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Doom (ranked 254 p4p, 35 weight class) and Mat Diaz (ranked 255 p4p, 36 weight class). Diaz has chosen I Got Five On It as his entrance music. Project Doom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mat Diaz's chin.

Doom
vs
Diaz

195 cm
29
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
184 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doom slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doom avoids it really well and circles away.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Doom jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doom moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom's corner calls for a 1-2. Doom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Doom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Doom settles back down.
Doom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doom.
An inside leg kick from Doom misses.
Some wild striking there from Doom.
Diaz jabs Doom right on the nose. Doom blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Doom tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Doom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doom.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz sizes up Doom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doom throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz throwing shots but Doom is blocking nicely.
Doom tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Doom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diaz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doom misses with some punches.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Doom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Doom.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Doom - just one landing.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doom rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Doom throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Doom misses with a wild body shot.

Doom has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Doom throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Doom does it's job there.
Doom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Doom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doom throws a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Doom gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Doom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Doom settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz slips a jab from Doom.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Doom throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Diaz shoots in but Doom avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz prevents Doom from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doom is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position but Doom is working away.
Doom tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Doom is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Doom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diaz thuds his right hand into Doom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Doom.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Doom.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance.
Doom misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz goes for a double leg but Doom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doom continues to drive forward.
Diaz throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doom throws a lazy head kick

and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Doom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Doom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Doom is trying to get back to his feet.
Doom is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz trying to control the position but Doom is working away.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz prevents Doom from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz cracks Doom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Doom wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Doom catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz prevents Doom from getting back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Doom has wrist control.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard.
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doom wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz advances to half guard.

Doom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Doom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doom tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
It looked like Doom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doom doesn't seem bothered though.
Doom lands a high kick!
Doom misses with a head kick.
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
Doom throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
A jab from Doom misses.
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doom.
Doom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doom, as that shot connected.
Doom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Doom lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Doom takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Doom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doom throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Doom slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doom connects with the punch.
Doom tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doom wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doom tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Doom.
Doom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Doom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doom continues to drive forward.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Doom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Project Doom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Doom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Doom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz works Doom's body with a nice hook.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Doom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Doom.

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doom is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Doom.
Diaz throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz moves forwards but Doom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Doom finish him?
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Doom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
After the fight, Project Doom was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.