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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 378 p4p, 438 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 47 p4p, 52 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Presley is looking to clinch.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Presley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Presley isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Presley isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Presley tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Presley 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.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to hold on to Presley's head to control him but Presley postures up.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Presley has control of the leg.
Presley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Presley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Diaz trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Presley is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Presley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Presley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Presley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Presley doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Presley ducks down to avoid it.
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Presley wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Presley is out of range.
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Presley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Presley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Presley!
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Presley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Presley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Presley's back!
Presley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diaz gets his way!
Diaz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Presley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working for a choke but Presley is defending well.
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Presley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Presley tries to break free.
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz wants to control the position but Presley frees himself and scrambles - Diaz manages to regain control in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Presley is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
Diaz happy to just control the position for now.
That's four 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.
Presley is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is really struggling to control Presley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Presley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Presley!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz scores with a jab.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz throws a hook but Presley avoids it easily.
Presley wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Presley clinches with his opponent.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Presley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Presley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Presley prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Presley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Presley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Presley takes the fight into the clinch.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Presley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Presley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A short uppercut from Presley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Presley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Presley stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
A short body shot lands from Presley as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
A left hand lands to the body for Presley.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Presley digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Presley digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley is working Diaz over against the cage.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Presley.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Presley tries to tie him up.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Presley has double underhooks.
Presley blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Presley manages to get underhooks.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Presley just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Presley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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