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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 5131 p4p, 449 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 8159 p4p, 573 weight class). Nate Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 cm
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162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Diaz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Cartman! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cartman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well. Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartman defends it nicely. Cartman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartman's waist but Cartman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side. Cartman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz throws a head kick but Cartman moves out of range.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cartman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Cartman is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartman to get the leverage. Cartman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Cartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartman.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cartman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work. Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartman.
Cartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily. Cartman is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz. Cartman stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cartman wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position. Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cartman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartman has Diaz in his guard. Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cartman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily. Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Cartman is keeping the position. Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cartman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartman's guard. Cartman looking for submissions off his back. Cartman wants to get back to full guard. Cartman looking for submissions off his back. Cartman looks winded! Cartman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cartman actively working from the bottom here. Diaz works his way into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz fails to land the takedown. And Cartman tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Cartman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cartman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartman as he jumps to the side. Diaz fails with the takedown and Cartman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Diaz's guard. Cartman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartman, into his guard.
Cartman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cartman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Diaz trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cartman working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Cartman is breathing heavily. Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Cartman's legs - danger averted. Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Diaz trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom. Eric Cartman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cartman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Diaz looking to pass the guard. Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz advances position into side control! Cartman is looking to reverse the position. Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cartman is trying to get back to half guard. Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Diaz goes for a double leg but Cartman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartman continues to drive forward. Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cartman, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two 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. Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartman pinned against the cage. Cartman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. Cartman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartman as he avoids it easily. Cartman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Cartman's guard. Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Eric Cartman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Cartman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cartman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!
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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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