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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ranchi Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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190 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ranchi Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muller throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz tries to bum rush Muller with a series of wild strikes but Muller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Muller leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz clinches up with Muller and pushes him back against the cage.
Muller tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Muller dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Muller has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Muller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle.
Ranchi Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Diaz.
Muller wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Muller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Muller throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz looks winded!
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Muller.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Diaz tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ranchi Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Ranchi Muller's cut is getting worse.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ranchi Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Muller misses with the combination.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muller's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is pushing down on Muller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muller is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ranchi Muller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Muller's guard.
Muller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Muller slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz cracks Muller with an open hand slap.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Muller leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muller's half guard.
Diaz stops Muller from getting back to his feet.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muller is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz working Muller over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ranchi Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Diaz.
Muller tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Muller.
A frustrated look appears on Muller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muller prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Muller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Muller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
Muller looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Keith Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muller gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Muller manages to retain guard.
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muller throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Muller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ranchi Muller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diaz has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muller wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muller's efforts to push away.
Muller is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Muller wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Muller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz lands a high kick!
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Muller keeps the fight on the outside.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination
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's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Muller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranchi Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Diaz.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Keith Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Muller shrugs it off though.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Muller circles away and keeps his distance.
Muller tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Muller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Ranchi Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Ranchi Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Muller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muller misses with a double jab.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Diaz.
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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Diaz!
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RATING
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