PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rise Against - Give It All. Arjen Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Union
vs
Diaz

178 cm
37
182 lbs
28 - 14 - 1

183 cm
30
184 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bregan Union!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjen Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Union dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Union's head.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Union throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz checks a low kick from Union.
Union checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Union counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Union misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz slips under a jab from Union.
Union doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Union drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Union is looking for the KO!

Diaz is rocked!

It looks like Arjen Diaz has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Union finish him?
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Union.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Union sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Union.
Union connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Union loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
And Diaz responds with a good body kick, but Union manages to step out the way in time.
Union misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Union rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Union.
Union thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Union cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Union lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Union stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!
Union misses with the combination.
Union is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Union takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Union lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz presses Union against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Union lands with a left to the head.
Union stalls.
Union struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Union tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Union swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Union's head.
Union fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Union misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Union works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz pushes Union back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Union misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Union avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Union throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Union misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Union.
Union lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Union throws a head punch that misses.
Union looking to stall.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz letting Union take a breather here.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bregan Union will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjen Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Union gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz is working Union over against the cage.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arjen Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Union goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Union lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Union.
Union blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Union is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Union into the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Union or not.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Union.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Union pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Diaz cracks Union with a nice body shot.
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unions head.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Diaz on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Union is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Union throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Union throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Union's head.
Diaz gets through Union's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Union's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Union is rocked!
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Union tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Union prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is leaning against Union and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Union's ribcage. Union let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Union blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Union misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz works on Union's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unions head.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Union blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Union, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Union lands with an overhand left.
Union takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz feints a jab promting Union to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Union slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Union blocks a leg kick.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings for the body but Union moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Union's belly button to the back.
Union misses with a right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Union.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Union.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Union misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Union misses with a straight left.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Union keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Union takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Union in his tracks.
Union takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Union bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Union works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Union's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Union avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Union connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Union stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Union closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Union uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Union scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Union connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Union lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Union is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Union misses with a looping right.
Union walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Arjen Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Union jumps back.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Union.
Union misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Union sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Union's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Union misses with a hook
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Union counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Union scores with a jab.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
Union misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz tests Union's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Diaz pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Union.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Diaz!
A victorious Arjen Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.