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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genadiy Krokodilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Diat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stu Diat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Genadiy Krokodilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Diat!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diat throws a good cross that connects.
Diat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krokodilov tries to buck Diat off but Diat is having none of it.
Diat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krokodilov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krokodilov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diat's best efforts.
Diat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krokodilov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krokodilov.
Diat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krokodilov has momentary wrist control but Diat slips an elbow through the middle.
Diat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krokodilov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krokodilov has escaped and now he's on top!
Krokodilov passes Diat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krokodilov trying to control the action but Diat is working from the bottom.
Diat punching from the bottom.
Krokodilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krokodilov is keen to just control but Diat is a slippery customer.
Diat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krokodilov pulls his head out easily.
Krokodilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diat has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krokodilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krokodilov throwing shots but Diat is blocking nicely.
Krokodilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Diat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krokodilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diat pushes Krokodilov off and gets back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krokodilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diat tries to bum rush Krokodilov with a series of wild strikes but Krokodilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diat lands with a hook. Krokodilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diat gets caught napping as Krokodilov dives in and scores a takedown. Diat manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krokodilov wants to control from the top but Diat keeps moving.
Krokodilov has gone for a leg lock! Diat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krokodilov's guard.
Diat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krokodilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diat.
Diat trying to control the position from guard on top but Krokodilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Diat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good shot there by Diat.
Diat cracks Krokodilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diat misses with the combination.
No luck for Krokodilov with that takedown attempt.
Diat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krokodilov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diat's guard.
Krokodilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diat keeping moving, preventing Krokodilov from controlling successfully.
Krokodilov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krokodilov is keeping the position for now.
Diat wants to control from the top but Krokodilov keeps moving.
Krokodilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stu Diat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krokodilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krokodilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krokodilov is looking to stand up but Diat isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krokodilov keeping moving, preventing Diat from controlling successfully.
Diat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Krokodilov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diat, into his guard.
Diat looking to control.
Diat keeping moving, preventing Krokodilov from controlling successfully.
Krokodilov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diat is trying to stand back up but Krokodilov is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diat thuds his right hand into Krokodilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krokodilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Diat circles away.
Diat scores with a punch to the head.
Diat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diat misses with a few strikes there.
Diat scores with a nice head shot.
Diat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stu Diat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diat is breathing heavily.
Diat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stu Diat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diat works over Krokodilov's head and body with a nice combination.
Krokodilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Diat's guard.
Krokodilov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krokodilov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diat tries to kick Krokodilov off but Krokodilov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krokodilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krokodilov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krokodilov seems to be working for a kimura but Diat defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Diat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diat cracks Krokodilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krokodilov slips a jab and a cross from Diat.
Diat scores with a one two! Krokodilov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krokodilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diat looking for a sweep. Not yet Diat, not yet.
Krokodilov wants to pass the guard but Diat is keeping the position.
Krokodilov is looking to advance position but Diat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diat wants to control the pace but Krokodilov is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krokodilov regains half guard.
Diat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diat is trying to work for a kimura but Krokodilov is defending well.
Diat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krokodilov tries to roll over but Diat keeps him under control.
Krokodilov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diat has gone for a leg lock! Krokodilov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diat's guard.
Krokodilov advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krokodilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krokodilov's guard! Nice work there by Diat!
Diat postures up.
Diat preventing the sweep.
Diat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diat has gone for a leg lock! Krokodilov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diat's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krokodilov pushes down on Diat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diat is defending against the submission attempts here by Krokodilov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krokodilov prevents Diat from standing back up.
Diat missing with punches from the bottom.
Krokodilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diat defends it well.
Diat pushes Krokodilov off looking to stand but Krokodilov dives back in and keeps control.
Genadiy Krokodilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diat is defending against the submission attempts here by Krokodilov.
Diat looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krokodilov is trying to work for a kimura but Diat is defending well.
Krokodilov seems to be looking for submissions.
Krokodilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diat sees it coming and defends easily.
Diat is looking to escape.
Diat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Krokodilov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Krokodilov misses.
Krokodilov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Diat to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Genadiy Krokodilov.
I think Diat 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Diat!
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