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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar Waters has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vin Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waters on his heels. He'll look to pass Waters's guard now, I'm sure.
Diesel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diesel has Waters in his guard.
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Waters passes into half guard.
Waters controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Waters is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters controlling the pace.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Waters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Waters moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel tries to buck Waters off but Waters is having none of it.
Waters working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waters clinches with his opponent.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Waters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diesel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waters was covering up waiting for the punch and Diesel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Waters wants to get back to his feet but Diesel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diesel.
Diesel throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vin Diesel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diesel looking to score a takedown here. Waters is defending well but Diesel drives through and ends up in Waters's guard.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel landing some decent shots from guard.
Waters wants to stand but Diesel is controlling the position.
Diesel throwing strikes from guard but Waters blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stays in close to Waters's body and controls the position.
Diesel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Waters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel won't allow Waters to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Waters is working away.
Waters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diesel.
Diesel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Waters is trying to stand.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Waters defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diesel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waters shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diesel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel gets a takedown into half guard.
Waters looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diesel looks to land a strike but Waters avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diesel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diesel chips away with some ground and pound.
Diesel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diesel has Waters in his guard.
Diesel looking for subs off his back but Waters has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to stand up here but Waters is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Waters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Waters ends up having to push Diesel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiesel.
Waters fails with the takedown.
Vin Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Waters is trying to defend but Diesel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel prevents Waters from standing back up.
Diesel is stalling here. Waters is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diesel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Waters has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
Diesel prevents Waters from standing back up.
Diesel is working for a kimura but Waters is defending it quite comfortably.
Diesel throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
Diesel prevents Waters from standing back up.
Diesel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diesel is nestled in close to Waters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Waters won't allow it.
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diesel trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waters is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Waters pushes Diesel off looking to stand but Diesel dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waters has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diesel is on him like a limpet, forcing Waters back against the cage.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diesel lands in his opponent's guard.
Cesar Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vin Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diesel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Diesel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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