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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Van Der Sluijs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Santiago Diablo's chin.
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182 lbs
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182 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diablo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diablo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a two punch combo.
Diablo darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diablo has his takedown stuffed
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice right hand that sends Diablo toppling to the canvas! Diablo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Der Sluijs finish him?!
Diablo is rocked!
It looks like Santiago Diablo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diablo wants to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs keeps it at a distance.
Diablo backing away here, and Van Der Sluijs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diablo 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.
Diablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs defends it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Diablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs leaves Diablo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diablo somewhat.
Van Der Sluijs unleashes a big counter combination but Diablo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diablo fails with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diablo misses with a takedown
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diablo misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diablo shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
Diablo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diablo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Der Sluijs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Der Sluijs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.
Diablo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diablo working for the choke.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is controlling the position but Van Der Sluijs somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Diablo wants to control but Van Der Sluijs is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up but Diablo is controlling him
Diablo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diablo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sluijs is just riding it out for now. Diablo eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Diablo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diablo misses with an uppercut. Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Diablo scores with a nice strike.
Van Der Sluijs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Sluijs wants it to stay on the feet.
Diablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Diablo in his tracks momentarily.
Van Der Sluijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Sluijs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Diablo mounts Van Der Sluijs! Really nice guard pass there!
Van Der Sluijs wants to try and get back to his feet.
Diablo working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Sluijs is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Diablo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Van Der Sluijs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Van Der Sluijs and Diablo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Van Der Sluijs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to escape the position but Diablo is controlling the position.
Van Der Sluijs parries the strikes from Diablo easily there. Diablo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Der Sluijs to escape.
Van Der Sluijs tries to escape but Diablo is in control.
Van Der Sluijs stops Diablo from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diablo advances nicely into full mount.
Diablo won't let Van Der Sluijs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Van Der Sluijs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Diablo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diablo is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Sluijs frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Diablo mounts Van Der Sluijs! Really nice guard pass there!
Diablo looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Der Sluijs defends it well.
Van Der Sluijs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diablo.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand.
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.
Diablo lands a heavy elbow.
Diablo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Diablo extends the arm and Van Der Sluijs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Diablo!
Santiago Diablo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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