PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Zeitgeist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeitgeist comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sarcophagus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Zeitgeist

190 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Zeitgeist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.

Diaz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zeitgeist is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diaz to the mat. Diaz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeitgeist postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zeitgeist postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeitgeist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zeitgeist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zeitgeist postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeitgeist trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeitgeist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zeitgeist is aware though and is defending well.
Zeitgeist is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zeitgeist wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Zeitgeist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zeitgeist controls from within his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Diaz closes the distance and pushes Zeitgeist back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz jumps guard but Zeitgeist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to break free but Zeitgeist pushes him back against the cage.

Zeitgeist has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeitgeist is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zeitgeist working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeitgeist throws a strike aimed at the side of Diaz's head but Diaz avoids it well.
Zeitgeist tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is not content to let Zeitgeist control the position.
Zeitgeist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz keeping his opponent close.
Diaz tries to bench press Zeitgeist off him but Zeitgeist keeps the position.
Diaz regains half guard.
Zeitgeist throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has Zeitgeist pulled in close to control his posture.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeitgeist defends well.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeitgeist is one step ahead there.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Zeitgeist is having none of it.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeitgeist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Jose Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diaz tries to bum rush Zeitgeist with a series of wild strikes but Zeitgeist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeitgeist sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Zeitgeist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zeitgeist is in Diaz's guard.
Zeitgeist throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeitgeist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Zeitgeist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeitgeist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeitgeist tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Zeitgeist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeitgeist is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Brett Zeitgeist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeitgeist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeitgeist defends well.
Zeitgeist trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Zeitgeist tries to pass.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Zeitgeist is having none of it.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeitgeist being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zeitgeist trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Diaz misses

and Zeitgeist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Zeitgeist in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeitgeist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeitgeist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zeitgeist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz is thwarting Zeitgeist's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zeitgeist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Zeitgeist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is pressing down on Zeitgeist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zeitgeist is holding on for now.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Zeitgeist trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeitgeist is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Diaz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zeitgeist is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Zeitgeist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Diaz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Zeitgeist won't allow it.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Zeitgeist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Zeitgeist holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Zeitgeist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zeitgeist wants a takedown.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Zeitgeist is controlling the position.
Zeitgeist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.

Zeitgeist gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeitgeist is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeitgeist wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Diaz pushes Zeitgeist off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Zeitgeist is out of range.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Zeitgeist moves out of range easily.

Diaz clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeitgeist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Zeitgeist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeitgeist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Brett Zeitgeist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zeitgeist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zeitgeist manages to end up in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeitgeist throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diaz wants to control but Zeitgeist postures up.
Jose Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz is trying to buck Zeitgeist off.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Zeitgeist.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!