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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Diaz (ranked 4833 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Zapala Nafussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramon Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zapala Nafussa!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Nafussa back into the cage.
Diaz gets control of Nafussa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nafussa pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nafussa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Nafussa sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nafussa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nafussa wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nafussa pulls his head out easily.
Nafussa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nafussa is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nafussa.
Nafussa trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nafussa trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Nafussa postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Nafussa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nafussa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nafussa throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nafussa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Nafussa getting side control.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nafussa controlling the pace.
Nafussa looks winded!
Nafussa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Nafussa seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nafussa is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nafussa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nafussa trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nafussa throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nafussa is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz gets control of Nafussa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz has his feet on Nafussa's thighs here. He's pushed Nafussa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nafussa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Diaz!
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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
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