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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Hansseen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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169 cm
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145 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jokke Hansseen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hansseen swivels and escapes.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hansseen.
Hansseen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hansseen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hansseen is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to bench press Hansseen off him but Hansseen keeps the position.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hansseen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is pressing down on Hansseen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansseen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansseen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hansseen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansseen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hansseen trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hansseen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansseen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hansseen has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Hansseen is having none of it.
Hansseen stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hansseen drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Hansseen off! Hansseen jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Hansseen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansseen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hansseen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hansseen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
Hansseen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Hansseen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Hansseen scoring with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hansseen trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hansseen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Hansseen is controlling well.
Hansseen wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz has one foot on Hansseen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hansseen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansseen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Hansseen.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansseen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hansseen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Hansseen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansseen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansseen, not yet.
Hansseen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hansseen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansseen somewhat.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Hansseen.
Diaz takes a swing at Hansseen's ribcage but misses.
Hansseen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Hansseen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansseen misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Hansseen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansseen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Hansseen is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansseen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hansseen keeps moving.
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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hansseen working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Hansseen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hansseen.
Hansseen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hansseen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansseen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansseen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hansseen.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hansseen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Hansseen is trying to improve his position.
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hansseen to see if he's OK.
Hansseen is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Hansseen is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hansseen is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Hansseen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hansseen looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Diaz 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!
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz 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.
Hansseen drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Hansseen off! Hansseen jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Hansseen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hansseen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Hansseen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansseen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hansseen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansseen wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Hansseen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Hansseen controlling him for the moment.
Hansseen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hansseen missing with punches from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control. Hansseen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Hansseen wants to get back to full guard.
Hansseen with the active half guard here but Diaz passes nicely into side control.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hansseen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansseen is looking for a sweep.
Hansseen regains half guard.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansseen's head.
Hansseen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hansseen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokke Hansseen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansseen manages to get to full guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Hansseen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansseen has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is in close to Hansseen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oscar Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansseen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hansseen.
Hansseen being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Hansseen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Diaz.
Hansseen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Diaz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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