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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Deschain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Diaz's chin.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deschain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Deschain misses with a head kick.
Deschain scores a takedown into full mount!
Deschain get's back to his feet.
Deschain avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Deschain.
Deschain misses with a double jab.
Deschain misses with a head kick.
Deschain is looking to clinch.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Deschain.
Deschain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Deschain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Deschain won't allow it.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Deschain is controlling the position.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Deschain.
Deschain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deschain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Deschain keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Deschain.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deschain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deschain ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Deschain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deschain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deschain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz postures up in Deschain's guard and throws a big left but Deschain blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Deschain has wrist control.
Diaz is pushing down on Deschain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deschain is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deschain wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deschain's head.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deschain is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deschain is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Deschain.
Deschain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Deschain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deschain slips under a jab from Diaz.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Deschain tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deschain sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz prevents Deschain from improving his position.
Deschain trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deschain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Deschain is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deschain doesn't seem phased though.
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 Roland Deschain 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.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Deschain 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 straight right.
Deschain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deschain instigates a clinch.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Deschain fails to land.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Deschain won't allow it.
Deschain scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Deschain keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Deschain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Deschain lands with a right to the head.
Deschain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deschain lands with a right to the head.
Deschain is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Deschain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deschain stalling in the clinch.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deschain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deschain lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Deschain lands an uppercut.
Deschain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents Deschain from getting back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deschain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deschain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Deschain is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deschain dives on top into guard.
Deschain landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain preventing the sweep.
Deschain controlling from the top position.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz striking off his back but it's not causing Deschain any problems.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
Deschain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Deschain counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Deschain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz can't escape the position.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deschain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deschain lands a lovely overhand right.
Deschain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deschain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Deschain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deschain shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Deschain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deschain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the ropes.
Deschain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deschain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deschain avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deschain swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Deschain staying out of range there.
Roland Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deschain shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Deschain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Deschain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deschain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deschain is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Deschain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deschain falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Deschain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deschain.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deschain moves away.
Deschain is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Deschain takes the fight into the clinch.
Deschain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deschain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diaz to the mat! Diaz manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
Deschain looking to control.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deschain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deschain has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deschain avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Deschain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Even with his hooks in, Deschain manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ryan Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Deschain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Deschain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deschain, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Deschain!
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energy
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