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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 41 p4p, 21 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 7 p4p, 3 weight class). Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Stockton Slap Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to sprawl but Chavaski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Chavaski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Chavaski is controlling well.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Chavaski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chavaski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Well, if Chavaski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chavaski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Chavaski's attempts to control the action.
Diaz wants to control but Chavaski is having none of it.
Chavaski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Chavaski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chavaski is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to control Chavaski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is staying active underneath Chavaski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control but Chavaski postures up.
Chavaski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Chavaski defends easily.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chavaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavaski tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Chavaski with an uppercut!
Chavaski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diaz to the mat! Diaz manages to get full guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chavaski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Remi Chavaski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controls Chavaski momentarily but Chavaski frees himself.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz has his foot on Chavaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavaski works his way back into a safe position though.
Chavaski controlling from the top position.
Diaz working for a triangle but Chavaski defends it easily.
Chavaski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chavaski 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz looking to control.
Chavaski trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavaski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses the jab.
Chavaski attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Chavaski walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Chavaski throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Chavaski ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Chavaski ducks down to avoid it.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavaski.
Chavaski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Chavaski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions.
Chavaski is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Chavaski's guard.
Chavaski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz pushes down on Chavaski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavaski has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chavaski moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz with a jab.
Chavaski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chavaski trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
Chavaski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chavaski is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavaski advances position into side control!
Chavaski swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chavaski's guard.
Chavaski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Chavaski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Chavaski wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chavaski has given up his back. Will we see Diaz going for some submissions?
Diaz wants to control but Chavaski manages to buck him off and is now in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Chavaski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Chavaski trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Noel Diaz just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chavaski tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Chavaski shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavaski defends well.
Chavaski is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Chavaski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
Diaz pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
Chavaski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz has his foot on Chavaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavaski works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz seems keen to control Chavaski's posture.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavaski is aware though and is defending well.
Chavaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Chavaski is proving a slippery customer.
Chavaski trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Diaz has his foot on Chavaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavaski works his way back into a safe position though.
Chavaski trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavaski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Chavaski pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chavaski is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Chavaski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Remi Chavaski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Chavaski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Chavaski slips under a jab.
Chavaski blocks a jab.
Chavaski feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Chavaski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tests Chavaski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavaski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Chavaski with an uppercut!
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavaski.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Chavaski didn't see that one coming.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Chavaski defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz has control of Chavaski's left arm, preventing Chavaski from doing any damage.
Chavaski trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chavaski trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavaski wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Diaz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chavaski being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four 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.
Chavaski trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz seems keen to control Chavaski's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavaski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Diaz!
After the fight, Noel Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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