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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne LePierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon as his entrance music. 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 Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne LePierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
LePierre keeps the fight on the outside.
LePierre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LePierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LePierre ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
LePierre clinches with his opponent.
LePierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LePierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and LePierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
LePierre is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LePierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz digs a good body shot into LePierre's ribs.
LePierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LePierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre misses with a wild body shot.
LePierre lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - LePierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oscar Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz swings for the body but LePierre moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
LePierre throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LePierre misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LePierre.
LePierre misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as LePierre controls his hands.
LePierre manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws the left hand but LePierre avoids the punch easily.
Diaz defending well as LePierre loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LePierre.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. LePierre tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LePierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LePierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by LePierre.
LePierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by LePierre.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of LePierre's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
LePierre prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LePierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LePierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LePierre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz prevents LePierre from breaking the clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
LePierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
LePierre presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LePierre lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LePierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LePierre.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Wayne LePierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from LePierre. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
LePierre misses with a body shot
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from LePierre tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but LePierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
LePierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
LePierre cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LePierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oscar Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LePierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from LePierre.
Wayne LePierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch up but LePierre circles away and keeps his distance.
LePierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LePierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a hook. LePierre ducked under it nicely.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into LePierre's ribs.
LePierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LePierre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne LePierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from LePierre.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LePierre is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on LePierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LePierre tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
LePierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but LePierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LePierre lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LePierre.
Diaz slips a straight right by LePierre.
LePierre blocks a jab.
A cross from LePierre lands.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - LePierre circles away.
LePierre lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
LePierre tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LePierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws the left hand but LePierre avoids the punch easily.
Diaz rushes LePierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
LePierre misses with a body punch.
LePierre has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but LePierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
LePierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne LePierre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from LePierre.
LePierre punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LePierre.
That kick from LePierre tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
LePierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre can't break the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand.
LePierre misses with a body punch.
LePierre pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LePierre tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
LePierre blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
LePierre breaks from the clinch.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
LePierre lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LePierre ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but LePierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LePierre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LePierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from LePierre.
LePierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a body punch but LePierre moves out of range.
LePierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LePierre scores with a leg kick.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePierre can't break the clinch.
LePierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
LePierre wants to break free but Diaz has control.
A right handed body shot lands from LePierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook but LePierre blocks it.
LePierre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LePierre slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LePierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LePierre wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has hold of LePierre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and LePierre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz forces the positional change into back control.
Diaz missing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LePierre trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz keeps control of the position as LePierre tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wayne LePierre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
LePierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz tries to clinch but LePierre moves out of range.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and LePierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LePierre throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
LePierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LePierre.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but LePierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre has managed to clinch.
Diaz has LePierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LePierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
LePierre tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LePierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre misses the jab.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz throws a series of punches but LePierre avoids them all with ease.
LePierre tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LePierre scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LePierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
LePierre misses with a head kick.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LePierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
LePierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LePierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LePierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePierre moves away from the strike by Diaz.
LePierre lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
LePierre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LePierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
LePierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
LePierre is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but LePierre defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but LePierre is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
LePierre wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wayne LePierre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz blocks a head kick by LePierre.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by LePierre. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but LePierre moved out of range nicely.
Diaz lands with a hook. LePierre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz jabs LePierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz takes a swing at LePierre's ribcage but misses.
Diaz swings for the body but LePierre moves out of range.
Crunch! LePierre slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LePierre throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from LePierre misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LePierre pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre moves into the clinch successfully.
LePierre is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
LePierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
LePierre blocks an uppercut.
LePierre blocking some punches.
Diaz has LePierre pressed against the cage, preventing LePierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz tries to work over LePierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LePierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
LePierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LePierre misses with a body kick.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePierre manages to avoid it.
LePierre throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from LePierre as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz scores with a takedown into LePierre's guard.
LePierre looking to control.
Oscar Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, LePierre seems content to control.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LePierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePierre trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Wayne LePierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz missing with punches from the bottom.
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 Wayne LePierre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LePierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wayne LePierre!
Wayne LePierre retains his bantamweight title!
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