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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwan Diego (ranked 17627 p4p, 721 weight class) and Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 14234 p4p, 737 weight class). Diego comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Dwan Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Norris Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diego counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norris Jr's knee momentarily.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Norris Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diego connects with a right hand. Norris Jr shakes it off.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris Jr.
Norris Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Norris Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego jabs Norris Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris Jr tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego forces Norris Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris Jr's elbow.
A short uppercut from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Norris Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A hook to the body from Norris Jr.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Norris Jr is working Diego over against the ropes.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
Norris Jr trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris Jr into the ropes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego is leaning against Norris Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Norris Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris Jr's elbow.
Norris Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Norris Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Norris Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diego misses with a low kick as Norris Jr jumps back.
Norris Jr punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Norris Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego slips a straight right by Norris Jr.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands a jab.
Norris Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris Jr jabs at Diego's body.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Norris Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Norris Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Norris Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego motions for Norris Jr to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego thumps Norris Jr with a low kick.
Norris Jr slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris Jr moves away.
Norris Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norris Jr is able to avoid easily.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norris Jr is looking to clinch.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego is looking to slow Norris Jr down with leg kicks.
Diego wants to slow Norris Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego backing away here, and Norris Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris Jr can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris Jr. That's going to slow Diego down.
Norris Jr cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Norris Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris Jr's head backwards.
Norris Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Norris Jr tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Norris Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris Jr looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Norris Jr.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris Jr avoided it.
Norris Jr works Diego's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr thumps Diego with a low kick.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Norris Jr's head but Norris Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego jabs Norris Jr right on the nose. Norris Jr blinks but takes it well.
Norris Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Norris Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Norris Jr misses with a looping left.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr misses the body punch
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego misses the body punch
and Norris Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diego misses with a low kick as Norris Jr jumps back.
Norris Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Norris Jr off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Norris Jr jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Norris Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Norris Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Norris Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego walks into a jab.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Norris Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Norris Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego thows a leg kick but Norris Jr checks it
and Norris Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego scores with the left hand. Norris Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Norris Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Norris Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it.
Norris Jr throws a big counter head kick but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego throws a leg kick but Norris Jr moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dwan Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norris Jr in his tracks.
Diego moves away from the strike by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a hook.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Norris Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris Jr's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Norris Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Norris Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norris Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norris Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norris Jr connects with a body shot.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A jab from Diego misses.
Norris Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris Jr on the side of the head.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Norris Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norris Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Norris Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Norris Jr.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris Jr works the jab nicely.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Norris Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Norris Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris Jr walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Norris Jr loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Norris Jr misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norris Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris Jr has time to react.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Norris Jr thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris Jr tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Norris Jr digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris Jr looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Norris Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Norris Jr works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Norris Jr blocks the leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a combination. Norris Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Norris Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris Jr jabs at Diego's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris Jr.
Diego misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Norris Jr misses with an uppercut.
Norris Jr lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Norris Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Diego misses the jab.
Norris Jr throws a counter combo.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Norris Jr.
Well Norris Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr! Chuck Norris Jr retains his middleweight title!
Chuck Norris Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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