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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Dieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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264 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralf Dieter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben looks for a takedown but Dieter sprawls well.
Dieter has managed to clinch.
Dieter has Leben pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leben manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dieter gets underhooks to prevent Leben's takedown attempt.
Leben takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
Dieter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dieter postures up in Leben's guard and throws a big left but Leben blocks it.
Dieter postures up and lands a big shot to Leben's brow.
Dieter trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dieter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dieter wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
Dieter wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Dieter stops Leben from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leben being controlled for a moment.
Leben is trying to buck Dieter off.
Dieter trying to control the action but Leben is working from the bottom.
Leben prevents Dieter from improving position.
Dieter is putting a hurting on Leben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Leben is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dieter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leben on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieter landing a few strikes.
Dieter tries to score with some ground and pound. Leben controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dieter working the head with strikes.
Leben controls the position for a moment.
Leben looks gassed!
Dieter landing a few strikes.
Dieter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leben sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dieter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leben is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dieter trying to control the position but Leben is working away.
Dieter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leben sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dieter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieter cracks Leben with a big right hand but Leben just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leben is trying to buck Dieter off.
Dieter is putting a hurting on Leben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Leben is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dieter connects with a decent elbow.
Leben is pushing Dieter's head away, looking to escape. Dieter manages to hold on to the position though.
Dieter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leben is trying to get back to his feet.
Dieter is putting a hurting on Leben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dieter advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Dieter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dieter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leben's face.
Dieter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dieter with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Dieter.
Leben is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dieter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dieter working the ground and pound effectively.
Leben in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dieter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leben's face.
Leben is desperately trying to improve his position but Dieter has a good base and remains in mount.
Dieter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leben can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Dieter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dieter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dieter clinches.
Dieter lands an elbow inside.
Dieter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dieter misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dieter throws an elbow but misses.
Leben tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dieter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leben is trying to get back to full guard.
Leben wants to control but Dieter is keeping busy.
Leben is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dieter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dieter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leben keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leben keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben is trying to stand.
Dieter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leben taking some punishment here, with Dieter in his half guard.
Leben is trying to stand.
Dieter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dieter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leben sees it coming and defends easily.
Dieter drops an elbow to the side of Leben's head.
Dieter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leben is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dieter pulls his head out easily.
Dieter wants to take a breather but Leben is having none of it.
Dieter wants to free his trapped foot but Leben is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dieter slips a nice elbow through Leben's hands, connecting with Leben's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieter wants to control but Leben is keeping him busy.
Dieter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dieter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leben wants to control but Dieter is keeping busy.
Dieter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leben has hold of Dieter's hands but Dieter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leben is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dieter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dieter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieter throwing shots but Leben is blocking nicely.
Leben is looking to escape.
Dieter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leben is looking to improve his position.
Leben on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leben is looking for a sweep. Dieter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dieter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leben swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dieter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dieter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leben is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dieter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dieter's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dieter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leben is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dieter is defending well though. Leben let's go of the attempt for now.
Leben somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Leben is trying to stick to Dieter's back but Dieter is turning into Leben. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leben's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dieter.
Leben had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dieter defends it easily.
Leben looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Dieter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dieter feints and as Leben raises his hands in defense, Dieter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leben is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dieter is controlling him.
Leben can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dieter controls the pace.
Dieter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leben swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leben pulls Dieter in close to prevent any damage.
Dieter trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leben is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dieter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ralf Dieter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dieter postures up and lands a big shot to Leben's brow.
Dieter throws a big right hand that misses.
Dieter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dieter wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dieter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leben keeping moving, preventing Dieter from controlling successfully.
Dieter controlling from the top position.
Dieter is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dieter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leben tries for a takedown but Dieter circles away easily
and Dieter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dieter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dieter wants a takedown.
Dieter lands an elbow inside that Leben shrugs off.
Leben jumps guard but Dieter stands there with Leben around his waist. Leben gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dieter lands an elbow just above Leben 's eye.
Dieter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leben's defenses.
Dieter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dieter lands an elbow inside that Leben shrugs off.
Dieter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leben avoids the elbow strike from Dieter, against the cage.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Dieter is controlling him.
Dieter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leben's defenses.
Dieter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dieter throws an elbow that misses.
Dieter tries to score a body lock takedown but Leben shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dieter.
Leben blocks an elbow strike from Dieter.
Leben tries to break free but Dieter pushes him back against the cage.
Leben prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralf Dieter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leben blocks the elbow strike.
Dieter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leben tries to circle away but Dieter has him pinned against the cage.
Leben gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dieter.
Dieter has hold of one of Leben's legs. Leben is fighting the takedown attempt but Dieter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dieter throws and elbow that misses. Leben uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dieter's guard. Nice move by Leben!
Leben wants to get up but he can't break Dieter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leben stopping the sweep attempt from Dieter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dieter controls Leben momentarily but Leben frees himself.
Leben thows a big elbow that misses.
Leben trying to control the position from guard on top but Dieter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leben throws a strike but Dieter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chris Leben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralf Dieter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dieter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Dieter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dieter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralf Dieter!
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FIGHT
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