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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippov Denis Filippov Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Edo. G - Like That as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 cm
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168 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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185 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filippov Denis Filippov Denis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz leaves Filippov Denis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Filippov Denis tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Filippov Denis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. Filippov Denis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Filippov Denis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Filippov Denis Filippov Denis just wasn't active enough. Filippov Denis shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well. Filippov Denis Filippov Denis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz works the jab nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filippov Denis. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippov Denis Filippov Denis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Filippov Denis moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Filippov Denis Filippov Denis has been cut. Filippov Denis shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filippov Denis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filippov Denis shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filippov Denis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Filippov Denis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard. Filippov Denis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Filippov Denis is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Filippov Denis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Filippov Denis is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Filippov Denis! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Filippov Denis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Diaz!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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