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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 5333 p4p, 6800 weight class) and Brandon Baldwin (ranked 570 p4p, 632 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. 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.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Baldwin.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baldwin slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baldwin.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Baldwin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baldwin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baldwin has time to react.
Diaz swings for the body but Baldwin moves out of range.
Baldwin throws a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baldwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Baldwin connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Baldwin misses
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Baldwin connects with a high kick.
Baldwin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Baldwin settles back down.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Baldwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baldwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baldwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz swings for the body but Baldwin moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Baldwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Baldwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Baldwin is out of range.
Baldwin moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Baldwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Baldwin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diaz blocks it well.
Baldwin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Baldwin settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldwin. That's going to slow Diaz down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldwin. That's going to slow Diaz down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses the jab.
Baldwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baldwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Baldwin misses with a head kick.
Baldwin feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Baldwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Baldwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Baldwin's shoulder, as Baldwin tries to avoid the shot.
Baldwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz jabs at Baldwin's body.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Baldwin counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Baldwin to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz tries to bum rush Baldwin with a series of wild strikes but Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Baldwin's head back.
Baldwin blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baldwin - that will leave a mark!
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Baldwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baldwin wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baldwin throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Baldwin throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Baldwin moved out of range.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baldwin.
Baldwin looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Baldwin scores with a leg kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baldwin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Baldwin moves away and avoids it.
Diaz clobbers Baldwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baldwin shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Baldwin's defenses.
Baldwin throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baldwin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz cracks Baldwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baldwin throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Baldwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baldwin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baldwin is looking for the KO!
Diaz is rocked!
Baldwin throws a quick head kick that knocks Diaz silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Baldwin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brandon Baldwin!
Brandon Baldwin gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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