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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Diaz (ranked 23892 p4p, 23647 weight class) and Derrick Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangsta's Paradise. Diaz has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Derrick Washington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krzysztof Diaz's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Washington!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington is stalling here.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Washington advances to half guard.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Washington is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Washington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diaz to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Washington stands up from Diaz's guard - Washington perhaps looking for a knockout.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Krzysztof Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Washington.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Washington passes into half guard.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washington working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Washington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Krzysztof Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Washington.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Washington connects with a leg kick.
Krzysztof Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Washington.
Washington jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Washington around his waist. Washington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Washington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Washington darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Washington gets a clinch.
Washington tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krzysztof Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Washington.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Washington blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Washington wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Washington uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Washington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Washington tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Washington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington decides to stand back up. Washington steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Washington lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Washington lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Washington takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diaz is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Derrick Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Washington ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Washington gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Washington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Washington is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Washington stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Washington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Krzysztof Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Derrick Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washington throws a head kick that half lands.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Washington!
In defeat, Krzysztof Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming out tonight to cheer me on. I'll get my revenge!'.
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