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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Diefenbaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagat. Diefenbaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagat throws out a loose jab but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diefenbaker throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Diefenbaker misses
and Sagat counters with a right hand to the body.
Sagat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diefenbaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sagat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diefenbaker thinking.
Sagat looks to land a combination but Diefenbaker avoids it well.
Diefenbaker throws a hook but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sagat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sagat misses with a looping right.
Sagat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diefenbaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagat manages to avoid it.
Sagat cracks Diefenbaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with a body shot
and Sagat counters with a right hand to the body.
Sagat scores with a sloppy right hand. Diefenbaker should have avoided that one.
Sagat scores with a body shot.
Diefenbaker lands with a right hand.
Diefenbaker misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Sagat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sagat.
Sagat throws out a loose jab but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagat looks to land a left hand but Diefenbaker moved out of range nicely.
Sagat throws a combination that misses
and Diefenbaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Diefenbaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sagat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diefenbaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diefenbaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sagat works the jab nicely.
A big left from Sagat misses.
Sagat stuns Diefenbaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sagat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diefenbaker tried to score with a low kick but Sagat checks it.
Sagat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diefenbaker is breathing heavily.
A jab from Sagat finds it's way through Diefenbaker's defenses.
Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a hook to the body
and Diefenbaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diefenbaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sagat.
Sagat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diefenbaker's head.
Sagat thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagat is just out of range.
Sagat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagat throws a series of punches but Diefenbaker avoids them all with ease.
Diefenbaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagat scores with a shot to the body.
Sagat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sagat throws a right hand that Diefenbaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Diefenbaker also avoids with ease.
A jab from Sagat misses.
Diefenbaker avoids the body shot from Sagat.
Sagat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sagat.
Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sagat.
Sagat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sagat throws a hook but Diefenbaker blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diefenbaker's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diefenbaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Diefenbaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sagat counters with a nice uppercut.
Diefenbaker throws a solid leg kick but Sagat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diefenbaker.
Sagat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sagat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diefenbaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Sagat's head.
Sagat misses with a two punch combination.
Sagat checks a low kick from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diefenbaker tries to clinch there but Sagat circles away.
Diefenbaker throws a combination that misses
and Sagat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diefenbaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sagat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sagat shoots in for a takedown but Diefenbaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sagat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagat defending well as Diefenbaker loads up on a big left hand.
Sagat lands a right hook to the body.
Sagat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagat missing with a left hand there. Diefenbaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from Diefenbaker.
Sagat throws out a loose jab but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagat just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat lands with an overhand left.
Sagat throws a shot from downtown. Diefenbaker moves away and avoids it.
Sagat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sagat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John Diefenbaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diefenbaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diefenbaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagat at a distance.
Bob Sagat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diefenbaker misses with a looping left.
Diefenbaker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sagat thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefenbaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat scores with a nice right hand.
Sagat misses the shot to the body.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagat.
Sagat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diefenbaker closes the distance but Sagat moves to the side
and Sagat counters with a nice uppercut.
Diefenbaker throws the left hand but Sagat avoids the punch easily.
Sagat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sagat misses with a hook.
Diefenbaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagat circles away.
Sagat misses with a shot to the body
and Diefenbaker counters with an outside leg kick.
Sagat misses with a wild body shot.
Sagat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diefenbaker counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Diefenbaker finds it's way through Sagat's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diefenbaker, right into the meat.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Sagat loads up on a big right hand but Diefenbaker slips the punch.
Diefenbaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagat at a distance.
Diefenbaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Diefenbaker clinches up against the cage.
Sagat is trying to break the clinch but Diefenbaker is controlling him.
Diefenbaker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sagat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands a left hand.
A short right from Diefenbaker on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker has Sagat pushed against the cage.
Diefenbaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sagat is trying to break free.
Sagat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sagat looking for a takedown.
Sagat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diefenbaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat slips under a jab from Diefenbaker.
A jab from Sagat misses.
Diefenbaker jabs at Sagat's body.
Diefenbaker avoids the body shot from Sagat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Diefenbaker. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diefenbaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Sagat off the cage and back into rage.
Sagat misses with a shot to the body
and Diefenbaker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Diefenbaker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diefenbaker looks to land a combination. Sagat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sagat throws a jab but it's blocked by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Diefenbaker looks to land a combination. Sagat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sagat is rocked!
Diefenbaker lands a body shot.
Diefenbaker ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
Diefenbaker throws a shot from downtown. Sagat moves away and avoids it.
Sagat misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diefenbaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Diefenbaker throws a front kick aimed at Sagat's knee but Sagat avoids it well.
A jab from Diefenbaker misses.
Sagat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Diefenbaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbaker drives through and clinches with Sagat against the cage.
Diefenbaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sagat.
Sagat is trying to break the clinch but Diefenbaker has him pressed against the cage.
Diefenbaker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagat's efforts to push away.
Diefenbaker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sagat up against the cage.
Diefenbaker lands a body punch.
Sagat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sagat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Diefenbaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is trying to force a seperation but Diefenbaker has the dominant position.
Sagat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diefenbaker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sagat is keeping busy.
Diefenbaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Sagat throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diefenbaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker digs a right hand underneath Sagat's ribcage. Sagat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diefenbaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Sagat throws a head punch that misses.
Diefenbaker tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Diefenbaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sagat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diefenbaker is keeping busy.
Diefenbaker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sagat as Diefenbaker tries to tie him up.
Diefenbaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Diefenbaker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagat tries to throw a body punch but Diefenbaker avoids it by throwing Sagat back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Sagat.
Diefenbaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diefenbaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four 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.
Come on Diefenbaker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diefenbaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sagat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sagat misses the shot to the body.
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Sagat throws a sloppy body shot
and Diefenbaker counters with a right hand to the body.
Sagat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diefenbaker duly obliges.
Diefenbaker looks to clinch
and Sagat counters with a three punch combo that has Diefenbaker backing up. Diefenbaker nods at Sagat to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diefenbaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagat.
Sagat takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Diefenbaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diefenbaker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Diefenbaker!
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energy
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