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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Diaz (ranked 25505 p4p, 2886 weight class) and Ethan Fleming (ranked 327 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Diaz sets himself, and Fleming steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Fleming dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fleming manages to pass to side control.
Fleming is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fleming on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Fleming gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming dominating with strikes here.
Fleming landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fleming controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
Fleming controlling from mount.
Fleming lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fleming working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to buck Fleming off but he can't manage it.
Fleming content just to control the position here.
Fleming raining down shots from the mount!
Fleming working Diaz over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fleming lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Fleming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fleming.
Fleming with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diaz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fleming landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fleming tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Fleming dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fleming looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Fleming drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fleming decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fleming fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Fleming is now in Diaz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diaz clobbers Fleming with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fleming manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fleming controls the pace.
Ethan Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz is working an open guard so Fleming takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Fleming has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming jumps guard.
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fleming has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Fleming's legs - danger averted.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz wants to stand but Fleming has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleming is breathing heavily.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Fleming has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Fleming drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Fleming off! Fleming jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Fleming isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fleming drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
Diaz wants to stand but Fleming is controlling his arm.
Fleming is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz tries to stand but Fleming is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Fleming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fleming looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Fleming just content to control the position.
Diaz stops Fleming from passing to mount.
Fleming decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Fleming fights it but they end up in guard.
Fleming has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fleming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming lands a nice looking body shot.
Fleming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Fleming wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fleming stops Diaz from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fleming drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
Diaz working away.
Fleming throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fleming's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ricardo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to stand but Fleming is controlling his arm.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleming wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleming throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fleming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fleming keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Diaz.
I think Fleming has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Fleming!
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