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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 243 p4p, 430 weight class) and Lemmy Bang (ranked 29 p4p, 51 weight class). Bang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Bang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Jimenez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Bang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bang doesn't seem phased though.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Jimenez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang rushes Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a left hand.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang tries to clinch
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang blocks a leg kick.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
As Jimenez backs off Bang throws a huge counter combo but Jimenez manages to avoid it all.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang wants to counter the offense by Jimenez and move into the clinch position.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Bang moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
Bang misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Jimenez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Jimenez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jab from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Bang misses.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Bang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez postures up.
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it.
Bang is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bang avoid being mounted?
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jimenez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking to control.
Bang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jimenez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diogo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jimenez trying to control but Bang is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bang is working to get back to half guard.
Bang tries to lock up and control but Jimenez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jimenez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bang!
Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that second 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.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Bang's body.
Jimenez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Jimenez sits in half guard.
Jimenez content to control rather than advance.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Bang is working away.
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.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Jimenez is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking to control.
Bang has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang is trying to control the position but Jimenez postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Jimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Despite the aggression on Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez sets himself, and Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Jimenez avoids it this time.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Bang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Jimenez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.
Diogo Jimenez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands a shot to the body.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Jimenez looking to stall.
Bang wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses
and Bang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Jimenez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jimenez scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jimenez, pushing him back against the cage.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Bang has Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bang forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
Jimenez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimenez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bang to the mat. Bang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez passes Bang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bang wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Bang wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez had his way with Lemmy Bang in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jimenez escapes and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jimenez advances nicely into full mount.
Jimenez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jimenez has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tightening his grip on Bang, looking for the choke.
Jimenez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bang tries to break free.
That's four 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.
Bang trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jimenez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jimenez tightening his grip on Bang, looking for the choke.
Jimenez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimenez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jimenez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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