PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Diaz (ranked 5195 p4p, 488 weight class) and Jay Gatsby (ranked 5431 p4p, 498 weight class). 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.

Diaz
vs
Gatsby

205 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Gatsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatsby misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Gatsby.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gatsby swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Gatsby lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but Gatsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gatsby unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatsby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gatsby blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gatsby tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gatsby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gatsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatsby connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch up
enabling Gatsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses the jab.
Gatsby avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Gatsby slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Gatsby unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby misses with a straight left.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Gatsby avoids it well and moves away.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
Gatsby lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Gatsby misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatsby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gatsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gatsby throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gatsby pinned against the cage. Gatsby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gatsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsby.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Gatsby circles away.
Gatsby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Gatsby is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Gatsby misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gatsby on his heels. He'll look to pass Gatsby's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gatsby has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz slips under a jab from Gatsby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Gatsby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jay Gatsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Gatsby tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Gatsby misses the shot to the body.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gatsby. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gatsby throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Gatsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gatsby misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Gatsby as Diaz shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz defending well as Gatsby loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Gatsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Gatsby.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Gatsby.
Despite the aggression on Gatsby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatsby cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gatsby defends it nicely.
Gatsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gatsby tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gatsby to the ground. Gatsby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gatsby tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jay Gatsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatsby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gatsby jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gatsby pinned against the cage. Gatsby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
A combination from Gatsby does no damage.
Tony Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Gatsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Gatsby loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Gatsby stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Gatsby lands.
Gatsby with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gatsby looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gatsby is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Gatsby circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gatsby throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gatsby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Gatsby.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatsby cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz dives in and grabs Gatsby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gatsby pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Gatsby scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatsby.
Jay Gatsby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Gatsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Gatsby thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gatsby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatsby's waist but Gatsby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Gatsby. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gatsby tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Gatsby.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Gatsby sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Gatsby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatsby 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.