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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabre Tooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabre Tooth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabre Tooth!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tooth, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tooth.
Tooth blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tooth.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Tooth controls the action.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tooth or not.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Tooth blocking some punches.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tooth or not.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tooth prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tooth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tooth has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabre Tooth.
Tooth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Tooth wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Tooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Tooth is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz gets through Tooth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Diaz.
Tooth takes a shot to the head.
Tooth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tooth moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tooth somewhat.
Tooth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Tooth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tooth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tooth wants a takedown but no success here.
Tooth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Tooth blocking some punches.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Tooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tooth's elbow.
Diaz pushes Tooth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Tooth's takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Tooth controls the action.
Tooth blocking some punches.
Tooth goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tooth shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tooth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tooth with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tooth or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
A cross from Diaz lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Tooth in a clinch.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Tooth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabre Tooth.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Tooth ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Tooth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tooth is defended easily by Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Tooth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tooth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Tooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Tooth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tooth looking for a takedown.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tooth can do to turn this around?
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Tooth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tooth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Tooth against the cage.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Tooth blocking some punches.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tooth.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tooth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz gets through Tooth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chuck Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tooth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Tooth's head.
Tooth wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tooth blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Diaz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Tooth circles away.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Tooth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tooth.
Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabre Tooth.
Tooth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tooth showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is in trouble now - Tooth has advanced to mount!
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Tooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooth with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Tooth with the ground and pound from mount.
Tooth pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tooth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tooth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tooth with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz is rocked!
Tooth loads up with a big shot that hurts Diaz! He's pulled Tooth in close but Tooth has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Diaz survive? More strikes from Tooth and Diaz is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sabre Tooth!
Sabre Tooth is the new lightweight champion!
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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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