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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Azar Qasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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166 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diddler is looking to counter punch.
Qasi feints a jab promting Diddler to slip. Qasi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diddler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Diddler. Those never looked like landing.
Diddler defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Diddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Diddler ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Diddler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Diddler misses the target.
Diddler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qasi lands a really nice looking cross but Diddler seems unphased.
A nice combination there by Qasi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Diddler's shoulder, as Diddler tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
Qasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Qasi looks to move away, Diddler throws a big counter combo bu Qasi just gets out of the way.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Diddler moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi throws a right and a left that Diddler avoids nicely.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Diddler moved out of range nicely.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diddler.
Diddler throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Diddler.
It looked like Diddler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qasi.
Qasi keeps the fight on the outside.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diddler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diddler throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qasi! But no joy.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi throws a nice looking combination but Diddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diddler slips a jab and a cross from Qasi.
Qasi throws a good cross that connects.
Diddler dodges the punch combination from Qasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diddler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diddler staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Diddler.
Qasi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Qasi misses with a hook. Diddler ducked under it nicely.
Qasi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diddler moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Diddler throws a right hand that Qasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Qasi also avoids with ease.
Qasi throws out a powerful jab.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Diddler moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Diddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
Diddler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Qasi does it's job there.
Diddler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Qasi defends well and Diddler ends up having to push Qasi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diddler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Qasi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Diddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
Qasi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Diddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diddler blocks an uppercut.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Diddler is looking for a takedown.
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diddler blocking some punches.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diddler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Diddler.
Diddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi throws a right hand that Diddler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diddler also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddler moves in looking to clinch but Qasi pushes him off.
Diddler moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi connects with a single shot there.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Diddler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Qasi.
Diddler slips under a jab.
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diddler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diddler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qasi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diddler slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diddler wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Diddler moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Diddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diddler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qasi manages to circle out of the way.
Diddler slips a jab and a cross from Qasi.
Azar Qasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diddler staying out of range there.
Diddler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Qasi quickly recovers to half guard.
Diddler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diddler pulls his head out easily.
Diddler thows a huge punch but Qasi dodges it nicely.
Qasi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diddler passes to side control.
Qasi stops Diddler from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler lands an elbow.
Diddler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diddler's best efforts.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Diddler landing some decent shots from guard.
Qasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diddler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diddler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diddler throws a big right hand that misses.
Diddler tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diddler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diddler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddler has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Diddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diddler defends well.
Qasi working for a triangle but Diddler defends it easily.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Diddler from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diddler wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Diddler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diddler trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Diddler wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Qasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diddler defends it easily.
Diddler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diddler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diddler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddler has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Diddler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Kid Diddler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Qasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diddler.
A big right from Qasi misses.
Diddler is looking to counter the offense by Qasi and move into the clinch.
Diddler dodges the punch combination from Qasi.
Diddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Diddler.
It looked like Diddler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diddler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diddler slips under a jab from Qasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Diddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diddler circles away quickly and effectively.
Diddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qasi throws the left hand but Diddler avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Diddler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Diddler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi stuffs the takedown.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diddler tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diddler stalling.
Diddler tries to break the clinch but Qasi is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diddler misses with a knee strike.
Diddler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diddler tries to break the clinch but Qasi is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddler successfully pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Qasi has gone for a leg lock! Diddler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Qasi's guard.
Diddler is in close to Qasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diddler tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Kid Diddler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diddler throws a big right hand that misses.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Diddler from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diddler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Qasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddler throws a big elbow that misses.
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Diddler tries to pass.
Qasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diddler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Qasi has his foot on Diddler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diddler works his way back into a safe position though.
Qasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diddler is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diddler throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diddler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Qasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Qasi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diddler has his hands clasped together but Qasi extends and breaks Diddler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Qasi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azar Qasi!
A victorious Azar Qasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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