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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dean Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dendagood Fedre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dendagood Fedre will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dendagood Fedre!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedre shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Fedre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Fedre.
Dendagood Fedre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedre misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz darts in and clinches Fedre up against the cage.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fedre smiles and moves away.
Diaz clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedre has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dean Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dendagood Fedre.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fedre smiles and moves away.
Fedre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fedre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedre walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Fedre. Fedre maintains the clinch.
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedre defends well.
Fedre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz is wriggling around but Fedre manages to pass to half guard.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fedre prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Fedre is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Fedre stands up from half guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedre is defended easily by Diaz.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz forces Fedre back against the cage and clinches.
Fedre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Fedre wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fedre holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Fedre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedre is trying to break free.
Diaz jumps guard but Fedre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Fedre to the mat.
Fedre throws a big elbow that misses.
Fedre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fedre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fedre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Fedre defends it easily.
Fedre gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Fedre gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Fedre has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Fedre as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz has Fedre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fedre effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to circle away but Fedre has him pinned against the cage.
Fedre wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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 Dean Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fedre shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fedre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fedre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Fedre keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedre darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Fedre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fedre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Fedre keeps moving.
Fedre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedre looking to control.
Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fedre, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fedre.
Dean Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dendagood Fedre.
Fedre shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Fedre wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Fedre misses.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedre counters with a body kick.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedre circles away.
Fedre fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedre is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fedre is having none of it.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fedre circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Fedre misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedre darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Fedre into the cage.
Fedre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedre. Fedre gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Fedre lands.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Fedre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedre throws a counter combo.
Fedre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Fedre moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz forces Fedre back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fedre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Fedre stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedre gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedre clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedre walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dendagood Fedre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz tries to clinch there but Fedre circles away.
Fedre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedre has managed to clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Fedre manages to get underhooks.
Diaz jumps guard but Fedre stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Fedre stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedre tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz jumps guard but Fedre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fedre gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fedre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Fedre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Fedre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dendagood Fedre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz tries to bench press Fedre off him but Fedre keeps the position.
Fedre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fedre throwing strikes here but Diaz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fedre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diaz bucks Fedre off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedre looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fedre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Fedre ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fedre.
Fedre moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dendagood Fedre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Fedre counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Fedre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedre jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Fedre keeps moving.
Fedre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Fedre is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Fedre dives into side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Fedre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fedre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fedre taking a breather here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fedre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Fedre.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick by Fedre misses
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedre thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fedre.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dendagood Fedre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fedre 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dendagood Fedre!
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