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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Apache (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apache's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apache closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Apache wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apache not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apache winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diaz has hold of Apache's hands but Apache slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Apache seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Apache is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apache to get the leverage.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apache is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Apache seems to be looking for submissions.
Apache lands strikes from half guard.
Apache 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.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apache is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Apache prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Apache is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz wants to control but Apache is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apache decides to stand and escape the position.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Apache avoids nicely.
Apache stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apache shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Apache is controlling well.
Apache is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz gets full guard.
Apache postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Apache postures up.
Apache stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apache postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apache throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apache has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apache throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apache accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apache postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Apache postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apache can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apache is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apache makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apache working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Apache slips an elbow through the middle.
Apache postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz is rocked!
Apache wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Apache finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apache thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Apache pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apache is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apache connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apache can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apache working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Apache is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Apache landing some decent shots from guard.
Apache throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Apache dominated that round.
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.
Apache looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apache scores with a couple of nice shots.
Apache wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Apache wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apache throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apache pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is pressing down on Apache's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Apache throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apache is aware though and is defending well.
Apache is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apache distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Apache slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Apache got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apache has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Apache lands a couple of digs.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apache can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apache working some strikes from top position.
Apache lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Apache gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geronimo Apache is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apache fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Apache has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Apache dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apache lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apache lands a nice short elbow.
Apache sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Diaz! Oh, Diaz is in big trouble! Apache lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Geronimo Apache!
In his post fight interview, Geronimo Apache started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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