PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred The Shank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

The Shank
vs
Diaz

173 cm
23
173 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

186 cm
27
168 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred The Shank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Shank throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Shank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Shank - that will leave a mark!
The Shank misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Shank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
The Shank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Shank.
The Shank misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
The Shank misses with a few strikes there.
The Shank scoring well with a low kick there.
The Shank throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from The Shank.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by The Shank.
Fred The Shank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Shank.
The Shank throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Shank tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Shank connects with the punch.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from The Shank.
Fred The Shank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from The Shank does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and The Shank counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz looks winded!
The Shank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz throws a head kick but The Shank moves out of range.
The Shank cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
The Shank misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep The Shank thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice straight punches there by The Shank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Shank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Shank misses with a double jab.
The Shank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shank lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diaz with a poor takedown

and The Shank counters by clinching up.

The Shank manages to break the clinch.
The Shank throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but The Shank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Shank throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Shank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by The Shank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shank lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Shank thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Shank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
The Shank throws a nice head kick!
The Shank misses with a series of wild punches.
The Shank tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Shank misses with a body shot.
The Shank thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred The Shank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Shank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Shank as he jumps to the side.
The Shank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from The Shank.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Shank counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.

The Shank manages to break the clinch.
Diaz is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Shank is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
The Shank throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
The Shank's corner calls for a 1-2. The Shank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shank thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fred The Shank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Shank swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
The Shank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fred The Shank is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt

and The Shank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fred The Shank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
The Shank has Diaz pushed against the cage.

The Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Shank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Diaz is rocked!
The Shank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can The Shank finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from The Shank knocks Diaz out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred The Shank!
Post fight, Fred The Shank took to the microphone: 'woooooooooooooooooo'.