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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz de Vivar comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood. Ivan ORourke will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan ORourke!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz de Vivar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ORourke drops his hands momentarily and Diaz de Vivar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
ORourke tries to clinch but Diaz de Vivar moves out of range.
Diaz de Vivar throws a leg kick that is checked
and ORourke counters with a flying knee. Nice.
ORourke slips a jab from Diaz de Vivar.
Diaz de Vivar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORourke scores with a punch to the head.
ORourke avoids the body shot from Diaz de Vivar.
ORourke avoids the body shot from Diaz de Vivar.
ORourke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORourke drops his hands momentarily and Diaz de Vivar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz de Vivar throws a leg kick
and ORourke counters by moving into the clinch.
ORourke misses with a punch to the body.
ORourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
ORourke blocking some punches.
Diaz de Vivar blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz de Vivar blocks a body shot from ORourke.
ORourke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz de Vivar working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz de Vivar trying to control the position but instead, ORourke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz de Vivar into the cage.
ORourke tries a body shot but Diaz de Vivar blocks it.
ORourke effectively controlling the action here.
ORourke lands a body punch in the clinch.
ORourke gets through Diaz de Vivar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz de Vivar misses with a body punch.
ORourke misses with a body punch.
ORourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
ORourke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from ORourke - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by ORourke.
Diaz de Vivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by ORourke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz de Vivar's elbow.
ORourke misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz de Vivar blocks a body shot from ORourke.
Diaz de Vivar wants to break free but ORourke has control.
Diaz de Vivar tries to throw a body punch but ORourke avoids it by throwing Diaz de Vivar back against the cage.
ORourke misses with some punches.
ORourke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz de Vivar prevents a body shot from ORourke.
ORourke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ORourke as Diaz de Vivar tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz de Vivar leaning against his opponent.
ORourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz de Vivar's elbow.
Diaz de Vivar is looking to control ORourke's arms but ORourke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz de Vivar has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from ORourke - that landed with a thud.
ORourke digs a right hand into Diaz de Vivar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz de Vivar's gas tank.
A short right from ORourke.
It looks like Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar has been cut.
ORourke lands with a right to the head.
Diaz de Vivar trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz de Vivar.
Diaz de Vivar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
ORourke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz de Vivar blocks a body shot from ORourke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ORourke.
A right hook to the body lands for ORourke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from ORourke.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
ORourke presses Diaz de Vivar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
ORourke can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz de Vivar controls the action.
A short right from ORourke on the inside.
Diaz de Vivar blocks an uppercut.
ORourke avoiding damage.
ORourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz de Vivar or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz de Vivar digs a right hand into ORourke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ORourke's gas tank.
ORourke lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan ORourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
ORourke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz de Vivar was well out of range. Poor timing from ORourke.
Diaz de Vivar misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz de Vivar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORourke moves away.
ORourke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz de Vivar falls off balance throwing a combination
and ORourke counters with a head kick.
ORourke ducks under a wild hook from Diaz de Vivar.
Diaz de Vivar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz de Vivar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORourke tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz de Vivar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan ORourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ORourke tries to clinch but Diaz de Vivar moves out of range.
Diaz de Vivar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ORourke ducks under a wild hook from Diaz de Vivar.
No joy there for Diaz de Vivar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz de Vivar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz de Vivar throws a body punch but ORourke moves out of range.
ORourke scores with the left hand. Diaz de Vivar knows he should have avoided that one.
ORourke throws a head kick but Diaz de Vivar moves out of range.
ORourke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
ORourke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz de Vivar.
The fight stays on the outside here - ORourke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz de Vivar misses with a body shot.
ORourke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz de Vivar throws a hook but ORourke avoids it easily.
ORourke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz de Vivar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz de Vivar thows a leg kick but ORourke checks it
and ORourke counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz de Vivar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz de Vivar motions for ORourke to come forward. Diaz de Vivar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz de Vivar looks to score with a jab to the body but ORourke is just out of range.
ORourke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz de Vivar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz de Vivar. ORourke does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ORourke tries to clinch up.
Diaz de Vivar scores with a jab to the jaw.
ORourke scores with a hook to the body. Diaz de Vivar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ORourke fails in his attempt to clinch.
ORourke throws a head kick but Diaz de Vivar moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by ORourke.
Diaz de Vivar throws a hook but ORourke avoids it easily.
ORourke is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke checks a low kick from Diaz de Vivar.
Diaz de Vivar throws a poor cross that misses
and ORourke counters with a thumping low kick.
ORourke checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz de Vivar missing with a left hand there. ORourke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz de Vivar missing with a left hand there. ORourke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ORourke throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz de Vivar throws a leg kick but ORourke moved away.
Diaz de Vivar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
ORourke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz de Vivar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz de Vivar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ORourke darts in and clinches Diaz de Vivar up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORourke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke gets through Diaz de Vivar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORourke can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz de Vivar controls the action.
ORourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz de Vivar backwards.
Diaz de Vivar tries to land knees in the clinch but ORourke avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz de Vivar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from ORourke.
ORourke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from ORourke on the inside.
Diaz de Vivar tries to work over ORourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, ORourke scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ORourke as Diaz de Vivar tries to tie him up.
ORourke misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan ORourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
ORourke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz de Vivar, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from ORourke.
ORourke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivan ORourke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz de Vivar is trying to force a seperation but ORourke has the dominant position.
Diaz de Vivar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz de Vivar looking to stall.
Diaz de Vivar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ORourke is leaning against Diaz de Vivar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by ORourke.
ORourke slowing the pace effectively.
ORourke lands a body shot in the clinch.
ORourke keeps control of Diaz de Vivar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke misses with a body punch.
Diaz de Vivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ORourke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ORourke lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz de Vivar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ORourke.
ORourke misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz de Vivar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ORourke lands a shoulder strike.
ORourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ORourke misses with a body punch.
ORourke lands an uppercut.
ORourke working aggressively here.
ORourke cracks Diaz de Vivar with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORourke leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by ORourke.
ORourke pushes Diaz de Vivar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ORourke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz de Vivar up against the cage.
ORourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz de Vivar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ORourke's elbow.
ORourke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz de Vivar misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from ORourke fails to land.
ORourke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
ORourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from ORourke.
ORourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
ORourke avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on ORourke's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Diaz de Vivar working aggressively here.
Ivan ORourke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz de Vivar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz de Vivar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz de Vivar looking to stall.
ORourke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz de Vivar cracks ORourke with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ORourke.
ORourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz de Vivar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz de Vivar lands a jab to the head.
Diaz de Vivar misses with a body kick.
Ivan ORourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz de Vivar throws a leg kick
and ORourke counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan ORourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ORourke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan ORourke!
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