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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakite comes to the cage accompanied by Diamonds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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161 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartel Diakite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada throws a low kick, looking for Diakite's leg but Diakite calmly moves out of range.
Diakite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Estrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Estrada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diakite wants to clinch
and Estrada counters with a series of strikes. Diakite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diakite closes the distance and clinches up with Estrada, looking for a takedown. Diakite pushes Estrada against the cage but Estrada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diakite or perhaps it was just good defense by Estrada, which made it look bad.
Estrada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estrada leaves Diakite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada misses with a body kick.
Estrada misses with a wild body shot.
Estrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diakite.
Diakite staying out of range there.
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estrada defends it nicely.
Diakite has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Estrada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diakite dives in and grabs Estrada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estrada pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Estrada is looking for the big counter here.
Diakite scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diakite is working for a kimura but Estrada is defending it quite comfortably.
Estrada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diakite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diakite is looking to take a break and control but Estrada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estrada has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diakite is on him like a limpet, forcing Estrada back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estrada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estrada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Estrada wants it to stay on the feet.
Diakite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diakite shoots in and drives through. Estrada sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Estrada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diakite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Estrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Estrada gets caught flat footed, as Diakite shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diakite trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diakite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Estrada tries to get to full guard but Diakite has control of the leg.
Diakite wants to work for an arm triangle but Estrada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diakite is trying to control. Estrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diakite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Estrada trying to hold on to Diakite's head to control him but Diakite postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Estrada is holding on to half guard well.
Diakite maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Estrada could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diakite has cracked it and Estrada is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diakite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bartel Diakite!
Bartel Diakite decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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