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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Irwin (ranked 757 p4p, 1638 weight class) and Frank Diaz (ranked 113 p4p, 243 weight class). Irwin's entrance music is Don't Take Your Guns To Town - Johnny Cash . A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frank Diaz enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Irwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Irwin tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Irwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Irwin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Diaz's coach down at The Rubber Guard Emporium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Irwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Irwin's head but Irwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Irwin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Irwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Irwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz stays in close to Irwin's body and controls the position.
Irwin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Irwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz is trying to keep Irwin in close.
Irwin is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin postures up.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Irwin pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Irwin stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Irwin!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Irwin trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Irwin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Irwin throws a good cross that connects.
Irwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Irwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
Irwin controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Irwin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Irwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Irwin trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Irwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irwin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Irwin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Irwin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Diaz!
After winning the bout, Frank Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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