PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 283 p4p, 1571 weight class) and Juan Diaz (ranked 36 p4p, 169 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jimenez
vs
Diaz

167 cm
30
138
14 - 5 - 0

165 cm
36
140
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Voodoo Nutrition

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Jimenez finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Jimenez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Jimenez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jimenez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jimenez blocks it well.
Jimenez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Jimenez's legs.
Jimenez cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jimenez lands a two punch combo.
Juan Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz jabs at Jimenez's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jimenez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jimenez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimenezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Jimenez 's knee.
Jimenez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Diaz feints a counter leg kick.
Diaz throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimenez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Diaz responds with a good body kick, but Jimenez manages to step out the way in time.

Jimenez gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jimenez has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.

Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jimenez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.

Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jimenez is controlling him well.

Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez controls the position.

Jimenez tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez 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.

Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Jimenez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Diaz tries to sprawl but Jimenez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?

Jimenez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Jimenez eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jimenez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Jimenez is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez passes to side control.

Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Jimenez controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz tries to escape but Jimenez is in control.

Jimenez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jimenez is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz pushes Jimenez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jimenez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz is trying to buck Jimenez off.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz pushes Jimenez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jimenez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jimenez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Jimenez looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diogo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimenez controlling the pace for now.
Jimenez trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Jimenez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Jimenez wants to finish this one by submission but Diaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jimenez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jimenez controlling from mount.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jimenez tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz has given up his back. Will we see Jimenez going for some submissions?
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Jimenez is in full control for now.

Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jimenez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimenez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jimenez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Jimenez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Diaz stuns Jimenez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jimenez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jimenez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Jimenez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Jimenez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Jimenez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Jimenez is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Jimenez is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.

Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Jimenez controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pushes Jimenez off looking to stand but Jimenez dives back in and keeps control.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.

Jimenez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diaz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jimenez has cracked it and Diaz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jimenez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.