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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Slicks (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 Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Slicks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slicks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slicks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Slicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Slicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Slicks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slicks working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz is pushing Slicks's head away, looking to escape. Slicks manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slicks working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slicks trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz tries to buck Slicks off but Slicks is having none of it.
Slicks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Slicks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slicks postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz pulls Slicks in close to his closed guard and prevents Slicks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slicks looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slicks looking to pass the guard.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slicks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Slicks controlling him for the moment.
Slicks prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Slicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz has his feet on Slicks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Slicks counters with a thumping low kick.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Slicks counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slicks trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Slicks cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Slicks scores with punches from side control.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Slicks drags him back down.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Slicks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diaz is avoiding damage well.
Slicks trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slicks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Slicks is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Slicks drags him back down.
Slicks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slicks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Slicks keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slicks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slicks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Slicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slicks.
Slicks shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slicks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slicks showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz tries to roll over but Slicks keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Slicks seems content to control.
Slicks is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to kick Slicks off but Slicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Slicks is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slicks counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slicks is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slicks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jim Slicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is not content to let Slicks control the position.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Slicks scoring with strikes.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Slicks drags him back down.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Slicks controls from the top position.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Slicks throws a strike aimed at the side of Diaz's head but Diaz avoids it well.
Slicks working away.
Slicks lands a few punches from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Slicks off but Slicks is having none of it.
Slicks lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Slicks counters with a head kick.
Slicks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz wants to stand but Slicks is controlling the position.
Slicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slicks wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Slicks.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slicks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Slicks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slicks is in Diaz's guard.
Slicks postures up.
Diaz wants to stand but Slicks is controlling the position.
Slicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz wants to stand but Slicks is controlling the position.
Slicks looking to pass the guard.
Slicks throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Slicks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Slicks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slicks.
Slicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Slicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Slicks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slicks thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Slicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Slicks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slicks wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Slicks is controlling him
Slicks thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to control but Slicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slicks controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slicks takes one to the side of the head.
Slicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slicks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is not content to let Slicks control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slicks is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Slicks keeps moving.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Slicks shoots in.
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Slicks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz pushing down on Slicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slicks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Slicks!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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