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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 6757 p4p, 546 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 2697 p4p, 287 weight class). 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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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vape Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but FoodChain moves away.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
FoodChain throws an off balance right hand
so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from FoodChain's guard.
FoodChain 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.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain 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.
FoodChain looking for a sweep. Not yet FoodChain, not yet.
FoodChain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead FoodChain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoodChain trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz pulls FoodChain in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
FoodChain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing FoodChain from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to sweep here but FoodChain controlling him for the moment.
Diaz kicks FoodChain off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FoodChain tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Kangaroo's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz cracks FoodChain with a right hand to the side of the head.
FoodChain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz gets caught napping as FoodChain dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FoodChain throws a body shot but no joy.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but FoodChain moved out of range nicely.
FoodChain wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by FoodChain.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
FoodChain shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. FoodChain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
FoodChain takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz cracks FoodChain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
FoodChain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
FoodChain misses with a looping right.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
FoodChain has his takedown stuffed
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
Vape Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FoodChain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vape Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
FoodChain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but FoodChain is very close to passing his half guard.
FoodChain is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as FoodChain sits in half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to FoodChain's head to control him but FoodChain postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
FoodChain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but FoodChain is having none of it.
FoodChain trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on FoodChain's head. It's preventing any offense from FoodChain, at least for the moment.
Diaz has his foot on FoodChain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. FoodChain works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain stops Diaz from standing up.
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing FoodChain from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FoodChain can do to turn this around?
Diaz keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and FoodChain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by FoodChain.
FoodChain tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
FoodChain misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
FoodChain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a nice cross.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
FoodChain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but FoodChain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
FoodChain moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz thuds his right hand into FoodChain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
FoodChain misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
Diaz takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
FoodChain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. FoodChain gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hook but FoodChain blocks it.
FoodChain tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Vape Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TopOf FoodChain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
FoodChain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on FoodChain's shoulder, as FoodChain tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz looks to land a combination but FoodChain avoids it well.
FoodChain tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
FoodChain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
FoodChain looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of FoodChain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
FoodChain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent FoodChain getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
FoodChain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. FoodChain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. FoodChain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
FoodChain passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to kick FoodChain off but FoodChain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
FoodChain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
FoodChain trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz strikes from his own guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
FoodChain forces his way into half guard.
FoodChain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to hold on to FoodChain's head to control him but FoodChain postures up.
Diaz controlling the position well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings for the body but FoodChain moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for FoodChain.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FoodChain's head.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by FoodChain.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FoodChain.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz throws the left hand but FoodChain avoids the punch easily.
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hook but FoodChain avoids it easily.
FoodChain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes FoodChain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but FoodChain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
FoodChain is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! FoodChain is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, FoodChain is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vape Diaz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vape Diaz waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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