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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Deforz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deforz checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Deforz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Deforz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deforz is looking to clinch.
Matt Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Deforz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deforz counters with a stiff right hand.
Deforz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Deforz digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a body punch but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Deforz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deforz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deforz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick
and Deforz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Deforz moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deforz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deforz looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz cracks Deforz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deforz lands a head shot.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Deforz is out of range.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Deforz avoids them all with ease.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deforz connects with the punch.
Deforz moves out of range of the strikes.
Deforz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Deforz's body.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a hook. Deforz ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deforz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deforz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Deforz's head but Deforz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Deforz is out of range.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mulroon Deforz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Deforz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Deforz.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deforz.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Deforz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Deforz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deforz throws out the jab.
Deforz throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deforz scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Deforz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deforz misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deforz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Deforz's guard now.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deforz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deforz is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mulroon Deforz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deforz cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Deforz's knee but Deforz avoids it well.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deforz.
Deforz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Deforz slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz catches Deforz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deforz tries a head kick but it misses.
Deforz slips under a jab from Diaz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deforz's sensitive parts.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deforz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Matt Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deforz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deforz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deforz.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz sizes up Deforz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Deforz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deforz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deforz throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Deforz down.
Deforz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Deforz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a hook. Deforz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Deforz scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deforz moves away.
Deforz throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz throws the left hand but Deforz avoids the punch easily.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Deforz.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab from Diaz.
Deforz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deforz throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Deforz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab when Deforz was well out of range.
Deforz throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deforz.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Deforz moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Deforz misses with a punch on the inside.
Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Deforz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz lands with a hook. Deforz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Deforz's head.
Deforz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Deforz moved away.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deforz works the jab nicely.
Deforz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Deforz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deforz.
Deforz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deforz. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz jabs Deforz right on the nose. Deforz blinks but takes it well.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Deforz throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deforz was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deforz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deforz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Deforz keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Deforz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Matt Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Deforz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Deforz slips a jab from Diaz.
Deforz scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deforz lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deforz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Deforz checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deforz.
Deforz throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Deforz moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Deforz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deforz feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deforz throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Deforz moved out of range.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deforz.
Diaz swings for the body but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Deforz misses.
Deforz slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deforz throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Diaz misses with a hook. Deforz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deforz moves away.
A head kick misses from Deforz.
Deforz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deforz throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Deforz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tests Deforz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Deforz's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Deforz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deforz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deforzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deforz blocks the body kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deforz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
A head kick misses from Deforz.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Deforz cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
Deforz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deforz takes one on the button.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Deforz avoids it.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matt Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Deforz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deforz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deforz.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Deforz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deforz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Deforz lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deforz thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Deforz is just out of range.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Deforz knows he should have avoided that one.
Deforz throws a leg kick that misses.
Deforz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Deforz's shoulder, as Deforz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz throws a right hand that Deforz ducks under and follows up with a left that Deforz also avoids with ease.
Deforz missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deforz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Deforz to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulroon Deforz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deforz.
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 Matt Diaz.
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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Diaz!
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