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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diotte has chosen Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High as his entrance music. Andrew Diotte has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt
and Diotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warzecha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Warzecha or perhaps it was just good defense by Diotte, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Diotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warzecha darts in looking for a takedown but Diotte gets double underhooks and turns Warzecha into the cage.
Diotte throws out a counter right but Warzecha avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemir Warzecha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warzecha lands a head kick. Diotte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warzecha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waldemir Warzecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diotte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warzecha is out of range and Diotte settles back down.
Good leg kick by Diotte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warzecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Diotte.
Warzecha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diotte's half 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!
Diotte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diotte is trying to stand up here but Warzecha is controlling him well.
Warzecha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diotte wants to control but Warzecha is keeping busy.
Warzecha trying to control from half guard but Diotte is working away.
Warzecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diotte's head.
Warzecha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diotte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warzecha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Warzecha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diotte trying to control but Warzecha postures up.
Diotte looking for a kimura from the bottom but Warzecha passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Warzecha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Warzecha wants to control but Diotte is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Warzecha seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Warzecha throwing strikes but Diotte manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Diotte throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Warzecha tries to bench press Diotte off him but Diotte keeps the position.
Diotte throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Warzecha tries to bench press Diotte off him but Diotte keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is not content to let Diotte control the position.
Warzecha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diotte connects with a nice short shot to Warzecha's temple.
Warzecha is trying to maintain the position but Diotte is very close to passing his half guard.
Warzecha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diotte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warzecha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diotte defends it easily.
Warzecha wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is trying to control the position but Diotte postures up.
Warzecha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diotte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diotte is pushing down on Warzecha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warzecha is fighting to maintain full guard but Diotte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diotte is pressing down on Warzecha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warzecha is holding on for now.
Diotte throwing shots but Warzecha is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warzecha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warzecha is trying to maintain the position but Diotte is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Waldemir Warzecha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diotte connects with the punch.
It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
Warzecha wants to clinch
and Diotte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Warzecha! Diotte lets Warzecha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Warzecha is rocked!
Diotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warzecha.
Warzecha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diotte under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warzecha has Diotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Warzecha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warzecha drives through with a takedown into Diotte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diotte keeping moving, preventing Warzecha from controlling successfully.
Diotte keeping full guard, as Warzecha tries to pass.
Diotte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warzecha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warzecha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha passes Diotte's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warzecha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warzecha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diotte defends it well.
Warzecha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diotte defending well though.
Warzecha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diotte defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diotte wants to control but Warzecha is keeping busy.
Diotte is looking for a sweep. Warzecha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diotte wants to control but Warzecha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warzecha prevents Diotte from improving his position.
Warzecha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diotte defends it well.
Diotte is trying to maintain the position but Warzecha is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diotte is trying to stand up here but Warzecha is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warzecha darts in and clinches Diotte up against the cage.
Diotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Diotte misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Warzecha misses the target.
Diotte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diotte scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Warzecha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Warzecha tries for a takedown but Diotte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warzecha shoots in and drives through. Diotte sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warzecha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Warzecha blocks a leg kick.
Warzecha is looking to counter punch.
Warzecha avoids a kick to the body.
Diotte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warzecha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warzecha clinches up against the cage.
Diotte manages to break the clinch.
Diotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diotte wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemir Warzecha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warzecha shoots for a double leg takedown but Diotte sprawls well. He's pushed Warzecha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diotte tries to land a front kick but Warzecha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt
and Diotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Waldemir Warzecha's cut is getting worse.
Warzecha gets a clinch.
Warzecha tries to score a body lock takedown but Diotte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warzecha is looking to break free of the clinch but Diotte has double underhooks.
Diotte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warzecha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Warzecha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diotte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diotte breaks from the clinch.
Warzecha shoots in and drives through. Diotte sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Diotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waldemir Warzecha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Warzecha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diotte cracks the inside of Warzecha's front leg.
Andrew Diotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diotte tries to land a front kick but Warzecha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a takedown but Diotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warzecha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warzecha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diotte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warzecha scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Warzecha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warzecha moves away.
Diotte tries to score with a low kick but Warzecha moves his leg out of the way.
Warzecha seems to have got his legs back now.
Warzecha throws a head kick but Diotte moves out of range.
Diotte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waldemir Warzecha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Warzecha.
Warzecha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diotte lands the left hand.
Diotte misses with a straight right.
Diotte lands a leg kick that knocks Warzecha off balance momentarily.
Diotte throws a leg kick but Warzecha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diotte throws a hook to the side of Warzecha's head but Warzecha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diotte misses with a looping right.
Warzecha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diotte lands a big uppercut and Warzecha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Warzecha looks OK. Diotte waves Warzecha back to his feet!
Diotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diotte misses with an uppercut. Warzecha saw that one coming.
Warzecha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Warzecha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warzecha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warzecha is looking to take a break and control but Diotte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diotte keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Warzecha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is thwarting Diotte's attempts to control the position.
Warzecha lands strikes from half guard.
Waldemir Warzecha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warzecha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warzecha stops Diotte from getting back to his feet.
Warzecha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warzecha looks to land a strike but Diotte avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Warzecha throws a strike but Diotte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warzecha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha trying to keep a closed guard but Diotte is proving a slippery customer.
Warzecha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diotte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diotte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diotte tries to free his leg and advance position but Warzecha is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warzecha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warzecha showed some decent athleticism there.
Warzecha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warzecha 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diotte is trying to stand up here but Warzecha is controlling him well.
Warzecha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diotte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warzecha.
Warzecha wants to pass to mount but Diotte is defending the position.
Warzecha winds up and cracks Diotte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diotte pushes Warzecha off and gets back to his feet.
Warzecha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diotte is looking to land body kicks.
Warzecha is looking to counter punch.
Diotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warzechas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Diotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diotte 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrew Diotte!
Andrew Diotte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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