PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Biszpink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Biszpink has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Biszpink
vs
Diaz

180 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
16
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michal Biszpink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biszpink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Biszpink.
Biszpink throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Biszpink lands a head kick!
Biszpink lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Biszpink throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Biszpink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biszpink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biszpink defends it well.
Biszpink throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Biszpink throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Biszpink looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biszpink leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick from Biszpink lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but Biszpink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biszpink throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Biszpink lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Biszpink misses with a straight left.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biszpink swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Biszpink throws a head kick that misses.
Biszpink is breathing heavily.
Biszpink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Biszpink avoids it easily.
Biszpink keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michal Biszpink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Biszpink manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz's coach down at Play House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Biszpink sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biszpink sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biszpink throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biszpink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Biszpink pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biszpink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Biszpink pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biszpink looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Biszpink pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Biszpink.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Biszpink and move into the clinch position.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Biszpink sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michal Biszpink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Biszpink dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biszpink defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biszpink wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biszpink gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biszpink chips away with some ground and pound.
Biszpink is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biszpink's guard.

Diaz prevents Biszpink from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Biszpink is keeping the position.

Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biszpink wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biszpink keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Biszpink has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Biszpink working the ground and pound effectively.
Biszpink is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biszpink tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Biszpink dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biszpink.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Biszpink avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Biszpink.
Biszpink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Biszpink throws a head kick that half lands.
Biszpink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.
Biszpink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biszpink tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Biszpink, which made it look bad.
Biszpink throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diaz avoids it.
Biszpink is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biszpink throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Biszpink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Biszpink shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biszpink tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biszpink defends it well.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biszpink pinned against the cage. Biszpink gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Biszpink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Biszpink gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Biszpink.
Biszpink throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Biszpink misses with a head kick.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Biszpink sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biszpink slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biszpink throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Biszpink.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biszpink sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz shoots in but Biszpink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Biszpink.
Nate Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Biszpink.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biszpink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biszpink as he avoids it easily.
Biszpink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz shoots in but Biszpink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biszpink avoids it really well and circles away.
Biszpink throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Biszpink.
Michal Biszpink is winning the standup battle so far.
Biszpink tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biszpink throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Biszpink.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Biszpink pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz dives in and grabs Biszpink's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biszpink pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Biszpink throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Biszpink gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Biszpink sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in but Biszpink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biszpink throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biszpink misses with a straight right.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biszpink defends it well.
Biszpink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Biszpink avoids it easily.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Biszpink dominated that second round.
That's time! Biszpink's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.

Biszpink has managed to clinch.

Biszpink's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biszpink tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Biszpink.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Biszpink pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biszpink stuffs the takedown.

Biszpink instigates a clinch.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Biszpink pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biszpink misses with a head kick.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Biszpink looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Biszpink drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biszpink can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz working for a triangle but Biszpink defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biszpink with a flurry of punches that miss.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biszpink can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biszpink is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biszpink is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Diaz has his feet on Biszpink's thighs here. He's pushed Biszpink off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Biszpink screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Diaz!