PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 382 p4p, 454 weight class) and Jewel Diaz (ranked 44 p4p, 53 weight class). Diaz has chosen Andre Nickatina, Drought Season as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

De Andrade
vs
Diaz

175 cm
34
150
28 - 17 - 2

174 cm
29
154
15 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

SynCity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but De Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Andrade throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
De Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
De Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with the takedown

and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A short left from De Andrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to drag De Andrade to the mat but De Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Andrade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but De Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Good shot there by De Andrade.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a hook.

Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Andrade wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

De Andrade pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
An inside leg kick lands from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a jab.

Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz stops De Andrade from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Andrade has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Diaz with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

De Andrade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
De Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
De Andrade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Andrade can pounce on him.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
De Andrade 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A big left from De Andrade misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Andrade but De Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Andrade defends it nicely.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from De Andrade.

Diaz is rocked!
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.
De Andrade throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! De Andrade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jewel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.