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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Diaz (ranked 3875 p4p, 25222 weight class) and Clayton Bigsby (ranked 284 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145
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155
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Bigsby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigsby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigsby somewhat.
Bigsby looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Bigsby lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Melvin Diaz has been cut.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Bigsby is looking for the big counter here.
Bigsby gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bigsby.
Melvin Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Bigsby.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Bigsby sprawls well.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
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.
Bigsby shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Bigsby. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Bigsby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Melvin Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Bigsby with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Bigsby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bigsby is defending well.
Bigsby keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Bigsby looking for a takedown.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bigsby has him pressed against the cage.
Bigsby 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.
Diaz jumps guard and drags Bigsby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bigsby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bigsby's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bigsby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bigsby working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bigsby's guard.
Bigsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigsby wants to sweep but Diaz has passed to side control!
Bigsby avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Bigsby felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bigsby struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Bigsby counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bigsby avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bigsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Bigsby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bigsby as Diaz tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
Bigsby wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Bigsby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigsby is one step ahead there.
Bigsby trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!
Bigsby has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Bigsby is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bigsby goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Bigsby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Bigsby keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigsby.
Bigsby wants a takedown.
Melvin Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Bigsby.
Bigsby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bigsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bigsby is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bigsby stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Bigsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Bigsby pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bigsby is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Bigsby pushes his legs off easily.
Bigsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigsby looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bigsby trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigsby has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bigsby.
Bigsby tries to control but Diaz manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bigsby tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clayton Bigsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigsby fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Bigsby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bigsby. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Bigsby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bigsby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melvin Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Bigsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz dives in and grabs Bigsby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigsby pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Bigsby throws a counter combo.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bigsby's waist but Bigsby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Bigsby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bigsby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bigsby can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigsby has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigsby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Bigsby gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz tries a body shot but Bigsby blocks it.
Bigsby can't get the takedown.
Bigsby taking a breather.
Bigsby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bigsby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz is looking to control Bigsby's arms but Bigsby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Bigsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bigsby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigsby stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Bigsby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bigsby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bigsby scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Melvin Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bigsby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bigsby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigsby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Bigsby, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Bigsby against the cage but Bigsby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Bigsby on that attempt.
Bigsby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bigsby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bigsby fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz shoots in but Bigsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bigsby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigsby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Bigsby. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Bigsby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Bigsby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Bigsby gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Bigsby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Melvin Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigsby tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melvin Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Diaz!
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