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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Belfort gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Belfort has moved into half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belfort seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Belfort seems content to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belfort walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belfort avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Belfort looks gassed!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Belfort shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belfort is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz wants to control the position but Belfort says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Well, if Belfort is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor Belfort was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tries to break free but Belfort pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Belfort jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries to stand but Belfort is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz wants to slow Belfort down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Belfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz throws a hook but Belfort avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Belfort shoots in.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a jab. Belfort acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belfort doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away.
Diaz catches Belfort with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to buck Belfort off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Belfort keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Belfort decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Belfort is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Belfort backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Belfort sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belfort.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Diaz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Belfort maintains control.
Belfort avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort controlling his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belfort is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belfort manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works Belfort's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Diaz scores with a one two! Belfort had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Belfort checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Vitor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
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energy
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hype
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