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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Korba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let's Get it. Erwin Korba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Korba!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korba throws a head kick but Diane moves out of range.
Diane doesn't manage to clinch there - Korba circles away.
Diane clinches.
Korba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korba tries to break free but Diane pushes him back against the cage.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Diane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diane struggles to land a body shot inside as Korba controls his hands.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Korba tries to pull guard but Diane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Korba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Didier Diane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
A head punch on the inside from Diane fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane keeps control of Korba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Korba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Korba blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korba.
Korba taking a breather.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diane prevents it.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Korba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korba.
Korba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diane misses with a punch on the inside.
Diane slows down the pace here.
Diane tries to work over Korba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korba is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba wants a takedown but no success here.
Korba tries to circle away but Diane has him pinned against the cage.
Diane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korba has Diane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Korba trying to control the position but Diane is working away.
Korba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Korba is trying to get an arm triangle but Diane is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Korba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Korba tries for a kimura but Diane is defending well.
Korba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korba is looking to take a break and control but Diane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Didier Diane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Korba throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diane to counter with a crisp jab.
Korba clinches up with Diane and pushes him back against the cage.
Korba is working for takedown but Diane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diane looking to slow down the pace here.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Korba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Korba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diane after a bit of a struggle.
Didier Diane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
A bit of stalling here from Diane.
Diane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diane misses with some punches.
Diane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korba backwards.
Korba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diane lands a body shot.
Korba is breathing heavily.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Didier Diane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korba's elbow.
The referee calls for Diane to work.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Korba taking a breather.
Diane scores with a shoulder strike.
Diane leaning against his opponent.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Diane stalls.
Diane swings wildly with an uppercut but Korba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diane throws a punch but it's blocked by Korba.
Korba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korba is working for takedown but Diane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korbas head.
A short right from Diane on the inside.
Korba letting Diane take a breather here.
Diane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diane scores with a shot to the side of Korba's head.
Diane gets through Korba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korba tries to move into range but Diane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Korba circles away from the clinch attempt
so Korba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korba pushing down on Diane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diane won't allow Korba to pass to mount.
Korba is working for a kimura but Diane is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korba works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Diane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Diane tries to clinch up.
Korba forces Diane back against the cage and clinches.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane is stalling here.
Korba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diane fails to land.
Diane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diane after a bit of a struggle.
Diane misses with a punch to the body.
Diane gets underhooks to prevent Korba's takedown attempt.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Korba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Didier Diane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
Korba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diane stalling the fight.
Korba taking a breather.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Korba up against the cage.
Diane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane just leaning against Korba, taking a breather.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Korba is looking for a takedown.
Korba blocks an uppercut.
Diane gets through Korba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Korba jumps guard but Diane stands there with Korba around his waist. Korba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diane misses with the head strike.
Diane is struggling to control the position.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korbas head.
Diane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korba.
Diane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane gets underhooks to prevent Korba's takedown attempt.
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Diane.
Diane has Korba pressed against the cage.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korba.
Diane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korba backwards.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diane misses with the head strike.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erwin Korba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didier Diane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diane dodges an elbow strike from Korba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Diane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diane, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Diane!
Didier Diane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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