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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norberto Rivera (ranked 5347 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Diaz (ranked 24845 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norberto Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Norberto Rivera has been cut.
Diaz tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivera controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.
Diaz trying to control from Rivera's half guard. Rivera has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Diaz manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to finish this one by submission but Rivera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diaz.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Rivera to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Diaz forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norberto Rivera's cut.
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 scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera's head.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivera can't get the takedown.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera counters by clinching up.
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Diaz has his feet on Rivera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Diaz won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Rivera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
Mario Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Rivera to get to half guard.
Rivera working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Rivera stands up out of the half guard.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norberto Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz jabs at Rivera's body.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivera on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norberto Rivera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rivera got wobbled bad by a big combination! Diaz presses forward with punches and knees until Rivera stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rivera closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
A victorious Mario Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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