PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krk Mrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Mrd

185 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

184 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krk Mrd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrd misses with a leg kick.

Mrd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Mrd trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.

Mrd seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.

Mrd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz is looking to control Mrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Mrd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mrd not doing much here.
Mrd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mrd connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Mrd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mrd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Mrd eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mrd throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.

Mrd is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz wants to control but Mrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mrd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Mrd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mrd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mrd trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mrd is proving a slippery customer.

Mrd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mrd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Mrd is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mrd tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mrd is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mrd wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Mrd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mrd postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mrd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Mrd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mrd postures up.
Mrd wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Mrd tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Mrd from controlling successfully.
Diaz controls Mrd momentarily but Mrd frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mrd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diaz to the mat! Diaz manages to get full guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mrd is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krk Mrd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diaz shoots and misses

and Mrd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Mrd is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.

Mrd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz trying to control but Mrd postures up.
Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mrd manages to pass to mount!
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Mrd looking to finish Diaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diaz!
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Mrd is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mrd tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diaz.
Mrd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Mrd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz wants to control but Mrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is not content to let Mrd control the position.
Diaz is looking to control Mrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mrd is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.

Mrd seems to be looking for submissions.
Mrd is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Mrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mrd pulls his head out easily.
Mrd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.

Mrd is looking for a kimura here.

Mrd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrd.

Mrd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Mrd eventually gives up the hold.
Mrd is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is looking to control Mrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Krk Mrd has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Mrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mrd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mrd is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.

Mrd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mrd is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mrd to get the leverage.

Mrd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz trying to hold on to Mrd's head to control him but Mrd postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krk Mrd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mrd fails to land the takedown.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mrd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mrd.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mrd is proving a slippery customer.
Mrd throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mrd!
Mrd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrd is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz wants to stand but Mrd is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Diaz looking to control but Mrd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mrd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mrd is looking to get to half guard.

Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Mrd defends it well.
Mrd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mrd is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Mrd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mrd looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is controlling Mrd's posture.
Diaz looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Oscar Diaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diaz shoots and misses

and Mrd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Mrd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mrd drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Mrd off! Mrd jumps back into Diaz's guard.

Mrd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mrd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to keep Mrd in close.

Mrd drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Mrd off! Mrd jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz has Mrd pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Krk Mrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Oscar Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Diaz with a jab.
Oscar Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Diaz has managed to clinch.
Mrd tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Mrd drops back down to his feet.
Diaz lands a knee to the head.

Mrd lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to control but Mrd passes easily into half guard.
Mrd is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krk Mrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mrd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krk Mrd!