PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Diaz (ranked 4320 p4p, 4433 weight class) and Mr Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Diaz
vs
Bean

183 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Bean!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Bean follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bean back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bean doesn't seem phased though.
Bean throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Bean manages to avoid it.
Bean throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Bean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean tries to clinch up.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Bean shoots and misses
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bean doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bean walks into a jab.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz works Bean's body with a nice hook.
Diaz with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Bean wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Bean.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Bean throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Bean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Bean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ben Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a jab to Bean's midsection.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Bean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bean is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz stalks Bean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bean's face. Bean staggers backwards, shaken.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean looks to clinch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Bean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Bean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz cracks Bean with a good jab.
Bean throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Bean seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bean back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bean is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diaz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bean.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean fails to land the takedown.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with the combination.
Ben Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Bean with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Bean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Ben Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Bean closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Bean swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bean doesn't seem phased though.
Bean has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Bean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Bean looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bean in his tracks.
Bean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Bean persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Bean's ribs.
Bean throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz digs a good hook to Bean's body.
Bean shoots and misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean is breathing heavily.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bean walks into a jab.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Bean misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Bean shoots and misses
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Bean knows he should have avoided that one.

Bean clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diaz catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bean is defended easily by Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz scores with a jab. Bean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Bean's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
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 shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bean.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Diaz feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bean slips under a jab.
Bean shoots and misses
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
No luck for Bean with that takedown attempt.
Bean throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Bean walks into a jab.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bean pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Bean wants to break free but Diaz has control.

Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Bean throws a counter combo.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Bean backs away looking to recover.
Bean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz cracks Bean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bean throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Bean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Bean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Diaz.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz scores with a one two! Bean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bean misses with a takedown
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bean momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bean.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.

Bean is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bean is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz looks to land a combination. Bean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Bean's body. Bean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bean got wobbled bad by a big combination! Diaz presses forward with punches and knees until Bean stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bean closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Diaz!