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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AkoSii MangThomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AkoSii MangThomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MangThomas throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from MangThomas. MangThomas gets slowly back to his feet.
MangThomas forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
MangThomas jumps guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MangThomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MangThomas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked MangThomas up and slammed him! MangThomas can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MangThomas can't do much from the bottom here.
MangThomas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz stands up.
MangThomas moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MangThomas is defended easily by Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii MangThomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MangThomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MangThomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries to bum rush MangThomas with a series of wild strikes but MangThomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MangThomas is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, MangThomas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas wants to clinch
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
MangThomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
MangThomas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Diaz won't allow MangThomas to get back to his feet.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MangThomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MangThomas avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to control but MangThomas is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MangThomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
MangThomas is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but MangThomas is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
MangThomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as MangThomas controls the action.
MangThomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
MangThomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MangThomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MangThomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but MangThomas persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii MangThomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MangThomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a body shot from MangThomas.
MangThomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MangThomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MangThomas breaks the clinch.
MangThomas throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
MangThomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MangThomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a solid body kick.
MangThomas misses with a body shot.
MangThomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
MangThomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but MangThomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MangThomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MangThomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Diaz tries a body shot but MangThomas blocks it.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MangThomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
AkoSii MangThomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and MangThomas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MangThomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz avoids the head kick by MangThomas.
Diaz tries to bum rush MangThomas with a series of wild strikes but MangThomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MangThomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. MangThomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
AkoSii MangThomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas fails with the takedown.
MangThomas is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
MangThomas misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MangThomas shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by MangThomas.
Diaz pushes MangThomas up against the cage in a clinch.
MangThomas is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MangThomas breaks from the clinch.
Diaz darts in and clinches MangThomas up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz prevents MangThomas from breaking the clinch.
MangThomas is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii MangThomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MangThomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MangThomas pulls Diaz into guard.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MangThomas looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz won't allow MangThomas to sweep him here.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but MangThomas is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Diaz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MangThomas tries to clinch
and Diaz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from MangThomas.
MangThomas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
MangThomas throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
MangThomas blocks a head kick by Diaz.
MangThomas misses with a head kick.
MangThomas shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz drives through and clinches with MangThomas against the cage.
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MangThomas uses from the top position.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes MangThomas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MangThomas!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MangThomas is looking to clinch.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MangThomas.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by MangThomas.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
AkoSii MangThomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MangThomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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