PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 1664 p4p, 1549 weight class) and Carlos Diaz (ranked 256 p4p, 232 weight class). Diaz has chosen Real To Me as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fernandez De Calderon
vs
Diaz

182 cm
30
182
9 - 8 - 0

182 cm
35
170
12 - 4 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz digs a good hook to Fernandez De Calderon's body.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Fernandez De Calderon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Fernandez De Calderon there.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fernandez De Calderon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Diaz trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Diaz is controlling Fernandez De Calderon's trapped leg to prevent Fernandez De Calderon from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of digs.
Fernandez De Calderon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz controls Fernandez De Calderon momentarily but Fernandez De Calderon frees himself.
Fernandez De Calderon won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez De Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez De Calderon is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Fernandez De Calderon dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Fernandez De Calderon keeps moving and retains side control.
Fernandez De Calderon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fernandez De Calderon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Fernandez De Calderon scoring with strikes.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez De Calderon working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Fernandez De Calderon from advancing position.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fernandez De Calderon in particular looking to stall.
Fernandez De Calderon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernandez De Calderon 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez De Calderon is working away from the top position though.
Fernandez De Calderon thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon 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.

Fernandez De Calderon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Diaz tries to sprawl but Fernandez De Calderon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez De Calderon slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Diaz trying to hold on to Fernandez De Calderon's head to control him but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Fernandez De Calderon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Fernandez De Calderon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Fernandez De Calderon is having none of it.
Fernandez De Calderon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandez De Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Fernandez De Calderon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez De Calderon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.

Fernandez De Calderon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez De Calderon has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Fernandez De Calderon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of digs.
Fernandez De Calderon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz has his hands on Fernandez De Calderon's head, controlling the position.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Fernandez De Calderon slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fernandez De Calderon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez De Calderon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez De Calderon content to stall in guard here.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernandez De Calderon is on top in guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez De Calderon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez De Calderon is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez De Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandez De Calderon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez De Calderon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Fernandez De Calderon slips nicely into half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to hold on to Fernandez De Calderon's head to control him but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping busy.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz tries to roll over but Fernandez De Calderon keeps him under control.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Fernandez De Calderon from advancing to side control.
Diaz trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Diaz from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fernandez De Calderon slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fernandez De Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernandez De Calderon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Fernandez De Calderon looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Fernandez De Calderon drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
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!
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez De Calderon is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez De Calderon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez De Calderon landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlos Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandez De Calderon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.

Diaz postures up in Fernandez De Calderon's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez De Calderon blocks it.

Diaz gets to his feet. Fernandez De Calderon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez De Calderon slips a straight right by Diaz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernandez De Calderon.
Carlos Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fernandez De Calderon shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fernandez De Calderon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.

That's four 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.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez De Calderon's guard.

Diaz trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fernandez De Calderon holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to improve his position.
Fernandez De Calderon is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Diaz.
I think Fernandez De Calderon 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
During a confident post fight interview, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Carlos Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te voy a asesinar jodidamente, retrasado. Soy el feo mexicano No puedes derrotar. Joder real madrid'.