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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ding Aling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ding Aling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emanuel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aling drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aling looking to pass the guard.
Aling drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Aling off! Aling jumps back into Diaz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aling 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 is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aling, who protects the arm well.
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Aling.
That's two 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.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Aling is trying to move to mount but Diaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Aling's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aling keeps moving.
Aling working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aling is on top in guard.
Aling 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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aling is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz prevents Aling from improving his position.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Aling is working away.
Diaz is pressing down on Aling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aling is holding on for now.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aling wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aling's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Aling tries to pass.
Aling won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
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 Ding Aling will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aling scores a takedown into full mount!
Aling goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diaz turns into him and now he's in Aling's guard.
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz won't allow Aling to sweep him here.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz trying to control but Aling is working from the bottom.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Aling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz trying to control but Aling is working from the bottom.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Aling shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Aling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Aling tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aling, who protects the arm well.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aling keeps working.
Aling wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Aling is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emanuel Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aling goes for an armbar but Diaz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diaz.
Diaz passes Aling's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz is nestled in close to Aling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Aling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz stalling away here and it's allowed Aling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aling has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aling tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Aling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aling sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Aling tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aling's head.
Emanuel Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Aling is defending well.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Aling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Aling's legs - danger averted.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
Aling moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Diaz!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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