PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy. On his way into the cage it seems that Jackson Law has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jackson Law seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Law
vs
Diaz

180 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

179 cm
23
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Law throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz swings for the body but Law moves out of range.

Law shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Law finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Law content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz trying to control but Law postures up.
Law trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
Law misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've been hearing that Law has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law scoring with punches to the head and body.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Law is aware though and is defending well.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
Law slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to keep Law in close.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Law content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Diaz has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
Law postures up.
Law looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.

Law gets the takedown into side control.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Law working the ground and pound from side control.
Law grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Law's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz trying to control but Law postures up.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz seems keen to control Law's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Law stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Law is aware though and is defending well.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Law working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Law is proving a slippery customer.
Law trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Law passes into half guard.
Diaz is controlling Law's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Law trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Well, if Law is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Diaz tries to sprawl but Law drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Law dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Law stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Law wants it to stay on the feet.

Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Law to the ground. Diaz is now in Law's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.

Law looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Law wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law scores with punches from side control.
Law scores with punches from side control.
Law working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Law working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Diaz is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Law finish him?
Law lands a few punches from side control.

Law tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Law has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Law lands a strong strike to the head of Diaz. That's dazed him! Law looking to finish here. Diaz is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Law lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Law!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Law thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).