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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Troublesome 96 as his entrance music. Andre Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jasper Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Diaz tries to get set, Hendrix tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Hendrix counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Hendrix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Hendrix in a clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hendrix won't allow it.
Hendrix keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hendrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jasper Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Diaz.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendrix is defending well for now.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Hendrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hendrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but Hendrix pushes him back against the cage.
Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Hendrix stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hendrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hendrix counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hendrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendrix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Hendrix is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hendrix manages to pass to side control.
Hendrix looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Hendrix lands with a punch from half guard.
Hendrix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendrix controlling the action here.
Hendrix with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four 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.
Hendrix content to stall in guard here.
Hendrix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up but Hendrix counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diaz.
Diaz has one foot on Hendrix's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Hendrix dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hendrix slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
As Diaz looks to move away, Hendrix throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Hendrix stuffs the takedown.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Hendrix sprawls well.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Hendrix counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Hendrix to acknowledge the strikes.
Jasper Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendrix moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hendrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hendrix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Hendrix managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hendrix smiles and moves away.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendrix pinned against the cage. Hendrix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendrix tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hendrix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendrix throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hendrix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hendrix pulls guard.
Diaz pushes down on Hendrix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Hendrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hendrix. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but Hendrix has full control of the position and if anything, Diaz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hendrix throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Diaz!
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Hendrix is in full control for now.
Hendrix controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Diaz covers up after that shot from Hendrix.
Hendrix lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hendrix.
Diaz is trapped and Hendrix is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix scores with strikes from the back.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Hendrix is punishing Diaz with strikes - can he finish him?!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hendrix just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diaz manages to escape to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Hendrix dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz throws the left hand but Hendrix avoids the punch easily.
Hendrix seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz works over Hendrix's head and body with a nice combination.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
Hendrix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendrix attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Hendrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Hendrix darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix misses with a punch to the body.
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendrix is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Hendrix circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Hendrix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hendrix's hands.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Hendrix counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andre Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix moves into the clinch successfully.
Hendrix scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
Hendrix is looking for a counter combo.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Hendrix keeps him there for the moment.
Hendrix stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Hendrix drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendrix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz gets to his feet - Hendrix follows without any prompting.
Hendrix moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hendrix breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a combination. Hendrix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jasper Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Diaz.
Hendrix is looking to clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hendrix enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hendrix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hendrix is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Hendrix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Hendrix misses its target.
Hendrix darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hendrix smiles and moves away.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Hendrix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Hendrix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix decides to pull guard.
Andre Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jasper Hendrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendrix has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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 Jasper Hendrix.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendrix, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasper Hendrix!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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