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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wendell Diefendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rocky marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diefendorf comes to the ring accompanied by Mother F**ker Of The Year. marciano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: yes. 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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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wendell Diefendorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, rocky marciano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Diefendorf.
marciano walks into a straight right hand from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diefendorf throws a jab when marciano was well out of range.
A left and a right from Diefendorf both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by marciano or perhaps it was just good defense by Diefendorf which made him look bad.
Diefendorf looks to land a right hand but marciano moved out of range.
marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
marciano has a takedown stuffed.
marciano throws a hook but Diefendorf avoids it easily.
Diefendorf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diefendorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diefendorf throws a looping overhand right but marciano ducks down to avoid it.
marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
marciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from marciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diefendorf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before marciano has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from marciano.
Diefendorf misses with a straight left.
marciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
marciano lands with an overhand left.
marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diefendorf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diefendorf misses with a few strikes there.
Diefendorf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diefendorf scores with a decent looking hook.
Diefendorf looks to land a combination but marciano avoids it well.
Diefendorf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from marciano.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rocky marciano.
marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diefendorf misses with an uppercut.
Diefendorf's corner calls for a 1-2. Diefendorf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diefendorf closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf is leaning against marciano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
marciano looks gassed!
Diefendorf lands with a short shot to the head.
Diefendorf stops a takedown attempt from marciano.
Diefendorf lands a nice uppercut.
Diefendorf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diefendorf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of marciano backwards.
The is referee keeping an eye on Diefendorf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diefendorf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diefendorf lands a shoulder strike.
Diefendorf is working marciano over against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diefendorf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diefendorf avoiding damage.
Diefendorf lands with a light punch inside.
Diefendorf with a knee to the head.
A short right from Diefendorf.
A short right from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf landing knees to the head.
marciano jumps guard but Diefendorf stands there with marciano around his waist. marciano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diefendorf cracks marciano with a nice body shot.
Diefendorf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Diefendorf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
marciano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diefendorf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diefendorf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Diefendorf - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diefendorf.
A shot in the inside from Diefendorf.
A nice left hand lands by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Diefendorf with a knee to the head.
Diefendorf lands a hook that snaps the head of marciano backwards.
Diefendorf works on marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Diefendorf lands with a light punch inside.
Diefendorf scores with a shot to the side of marciano's head.
Diefendorf lands a body shot.
A short right from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diefendorf lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Diefendorf.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diefendorf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diefendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
marciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diefendorf prevents it.
Diefendorf digs a right hand underneath marciano's ribcage. marciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diefendorf lands an elbow inside that marciano shrugs off.
marciano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diefendorf pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf connects with a right hand. marciano shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diefendorf swinging wilding here.
Diefendorf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diefendorf scores with a punch to the head.
Wendell Diefendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diefendorf throws a series of punches but marciano moves out of range.
Diefendorf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to marciano's calf.
Diefendorf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diefendorf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from marciano is defended easily by Diefendorf.
marciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Diefendorf off the ropes and back into rage.
marciano throws a hook to the side of Diefendorf's head but Diefendorf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diefendorf throws a hook to the side of marciano's head but marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diefendorf connects with a body shot.
Diefendorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wendell Diefendorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Diefendorf. No joy for marciano on that attempt.
marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diefendorf lands a head shot.
Diefendorf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf moves into the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diefendorf.
marciano takes a shot to the head.
Diefendorf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through marciano's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diefendorf.
marciano is trying to break the clinch but Diefendorf has him pressed against the ropes.
Diefendorf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diefendorf lands a nice shot to the body.
marciano takes a shot to the head.
Diefendorf lands a right hand that snaps the head of marciano backwards.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diefendorf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diefendorf has marciano pushed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Diefendorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Diefendorf.
marciano is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diefendorf is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for marciano.
Diefendorf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through marciano's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diefendorf stalling the fight.
marciano is working for takedown but Diefendorf is calmly controlling the position for now.
marciano is working for takedown but Diefendorf is calmly controlling the position for now.
marciano tries to pull guard but Diefendorf holds him up against the ropes and eventually marciano drops back down to his feet.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diefendorf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf works on marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
marciano wants a takedown but no success here.
Diefendorf is working marciano over against the ropes.
Diefendorf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diefendorf lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a shot to the body.
Diefendorf lands a shoulder strike.
Diefendorf lands a left hand.
Diefendorf lands with a left to the head.
Diefendorf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite marciano's efforts to push away.
Diefendorf lands an uppercut.
Diefendorf prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Diefendorf.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diefendorf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diefendorf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diefendorf misses with the head strike.
marciano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diefendorf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diefendorf lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diefendorf scores with a hook to the body.
Diefendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Diefendorf lands an uppercut.
marciano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diefendorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
marciano slips a jab from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Diefendorf. That snapped marciano's head back.
Diefendorf throws a lazy right hand but marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diefendorf lands a two punch combo.
Diefendorf misses with an uppercut.
marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands with a shot to the body.
marciano shoots for a double leg takedown but Diefendorf sprawls well. He's pushed marciano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diefendorf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf throws a jab but it's blocked by marciano.
Diefendorf slips a straight right by marciano.
marciano fails to land the takedown.
Diefendorf with a jab.
Diefendorf scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diefendorf scores with a crisp jab that stopped marciano in his tracks.
Diefendorf looks to land a left hand but marciano moved out of range nicely.
marciano ducks under a wild hook from Diefendorf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendell Diefendorf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diefendorf lands a jab to the head.
Diefendorf throws a jab when marciano was well out of range.
marciano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diefendorf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diefendorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but marciano moves away.
marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
marciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diefendorf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diefendorf moves into the clinch.
Diefendorf prevents the takedown attempt.
Diefendorf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diefendorf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from marciano.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rocky marciano.
Diefendorf lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
marciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diefendorf just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Diefendorf lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a nice elbow.
Diefendorf is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wendell Diefendorf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands a damaging elbow.
Diefendorf stalling the fight.
marciano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diefendorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Diefendorf misses.
Diefendorf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with marciano, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diefendorf lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diefendorf.
marciano tries to break the clinch but Diefendorf is controlling the position.
Diefendorf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
marciano goes for a takedown attempt but Diefendorf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diefendorf misses with a hook. marciano ducked under it nicely.
marciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diefendorf with a nice cross.
Diefendorf avoids the body shot from marciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck marciano on the side of the head.
A combination from Diefendorf does no damage.
marciano ducks under a wild hook from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf misses with an uppercut. marciano saw that one coming.
marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diefendorf misses with a shot to the body
and marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diefendorf misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Diefendorf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by marciano.
Diefendorf lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as marciano backs up against the ropes.
Diefendorf throws out a loose jab but marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
marciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
marciano ducks under a wild hook from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf misses the jab.
marciano slips a jab and a cross from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Diefendorf tries to sprawl out of it but marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diefendorf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diefendorf moves into range and connects with a jab.
marciano defending well as Diefendorf loads up on a big left hand.
Diefendorf lands an overhand right.
marciano throws out a loose jab but Diefendorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diefendorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that marciano can do to turn this around?
marciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between marciano's hands.
That's four 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.
Diefendorf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
marciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
marciano ducks under a wild hook from Diefendorf.
A swing and a miss from Diefendorf.
A right-left combo lands from Diefendorf.
rocky marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diefendorf feints and then cracks marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow marciano down.
Diefendorf clinches.
Diefendorf blocks an elbow strike from marciano.
Diefendorf gets through marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diefendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Diefendorf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diefendorf stalling against the ropes.
Diefendorf is pressed up against the ropes. marciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diefendorf down to the mat. Diefendorf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diefendorf misses with an uppercut.
Diefendorf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diefendorf cracks a nice hook into marciano's ribs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands with a right hand.
Diefendorf doesn't manage to clinch there - marciano circles away.
marciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Diefendorf misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diefendorf is pressed up against the ropes. marciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diefendorf down to the mat. Diefendorf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diefendorf misses with a straight right.
Diefendorf is looking to clinch.
Diefendorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diefendorf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract marciano.
Diefendorf swinging wilding here.
A big left from Diefendorf misses.
Wendell Diefendorf is winning the standup battle so far.
That's six 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.
marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diefendorf counters by clinching up.
Diefendorf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diefendorf lands with a short shot to the head.
marciano wants a takedown but no success here.
marciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diefendorf prevents it.
Diefendorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diefendorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diefendorf is trying to maintain a safe position but marciano gets an underhook and turns Diefendorf into the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf slows down the pace here.
Diefendorf gets underhooks to prevent marciano's takedown attempt.
Diefendorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of marcianos head.
Diefendorf lands an elbow inside that marciano shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf presses marciano against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
marciano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diefendorf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diefendorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by marciano.
Diefendorf sizes up marciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diefendorf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from marciano.
Diefendorf connects with the punch.
Diefendorf forces marciano back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from Diefendorf.
marciano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diefendorf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diefendorf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
marciano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diefendorf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diefendorf cracks marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diefendorf lands with an uppercut that bounces marciano off the ropes and back into rage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
marciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diefendorf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent marciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Diefendorf lands.
Diefendorf throws a left and a right that both miss
and marciano counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diefendorf!
Diefendorf clinches.
Wendell Diefendorf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
marciano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
marciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diefendorf walks away with a smile on his face. marciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diefendorf, as that shot connected.
Diefendorf rushes marciano and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
marciano is working for takedown but Diefendorf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diefendorf lands with a short shot to the head.
Diefendorf lands a left hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diefendorf.
rocky marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
marciano working hard to break the clinch.
marciano tries to pull guard but Diefendorf won't allow it.
marciano wants a takedown but no success here.
Diefendorf gets through marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
marciano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diefendorf avoids it.
Diefendorf gets through marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
marciano tries for a takedown. No joy.
marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diefendorf scores with a nice hook to the head.
marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diefendorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diefendorf pushes marciano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diefendorf content to slow the pace in the clinch.
marciano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diefendorf taking a breather.
marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wendell Diefendorf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diefendorf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Wendell Diefendorf wins by unanimous decision!
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