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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mick Van Diemen (ranked 729 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Pobre Vasquez (ranked 74 p4p, 109 weight class). Vasquez has chosen Shook Ones as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mick Van Diemen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pobre Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Vasquez as Van Diemen shoots in.
Van Diemen scores with a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Van Diemen is standing up over Vasquez. Vasquez looks to escape but Van Diemen dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Diemen landing strikes.
Van Diemen lands a nice forearm strike.
Vasquez is not content to let Van Diemen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Diemen misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Diemen scoring with punches from side control.
Van Diemen cracks Vasquez with a big right hand but Vasquez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vasquez pushes Van Diemen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Van Diemen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vasquez is not content to let Van Diemen control the position.
Vasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Diemen takes a little break here. Vasquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Diemen in side control, throwing shots but Vasquez defends.
Van Diemen is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Diemen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Diemen lands an elbow.
Van Diemen cracks Vasquez with a big elbow.
Van Diemen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Diemen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Diemen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Diemen grinds an elbow into Vasquez's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Diemen controlling the position.
Vasquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Diemen trying to control the position but Vasquez is working away.
Van Diemen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Diemen controlling from side mount.
Vasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Diemen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Diemen lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Vasquez tries to escape but Van Diemen is in control.
That's four 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.
Van Diemen trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Van Diemen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Van Diemen 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.
Van Diemen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Diemen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Diemen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasquez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Van Diemen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Diemen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Diemen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Diemen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Diemen scores with a hook.
Van Diemen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Van Diemen.
Van Diemen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Diemen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Diemen.
Van Diemen tries for a takedown but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Diemen lands a jab to Vasquez's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Diemen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Diemen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Diemen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Diemen has a takedown stuffed.
Van Diemen connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Diemen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Van Diemen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Diemen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasquez momentarily.
Vasquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Diemen goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
Van Diemen is trying to force a seperation but Vasquez has the dominant position.
Van Diemen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Diemens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Mick Van Diemen has been cut.
Pobre Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Diemen lands with a right hand.
Van Diemen thuds his right hand into Vasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Diemen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez jabs Van Diemen right on the nose. Van Diemen blinks but takes it well.
Van Diemen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Diemen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A cross from Van Diemen lands.
Van Diemen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Diemen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vasquez misses with a hook. Van Diemen ducked under it nicely.
Van Diemen clobbers Vasquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Diemen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Diemen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Diemen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasquez as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Diemen.
Vasquez misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vasquez, as that shot connected.
Vasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Diemen is just out of range.
Van Diemen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquez but Vasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasquez misses.
Jab by Van Diemen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Diemen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasquez is looking to clinch.
Van Diemen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Van Diemen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Van Diemen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasquez moves away from the strike by Van Diemen.
Van Diemen throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasquez is looking to clinch.
Van Diemen punishes Vasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Diemen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls well. He's pushed Van Diemen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasquez misses the shot to the body.
Van Diemen attempts a counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it well and moves away.
Vasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Diemen's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Diemen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Diemen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Diemen misses with a looping right.
Vasquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez misses with a straight right.
Vasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Vasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Diemen.
A shot to the liver by Vasquez. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Diemen is defended easily by Vasquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Van Diemen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Diemen catches Vasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Diemen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vasquez takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Vasquez catches Van Diemen right on the button with a cross.
Van Diemen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasquez's head backwards.
Van Diemen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Diemen lands a jab to the nose.
Van Diemen connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Diemen.
Van Diemen digs a good hook to Vasquez's body.
Mick Van Diemen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Vasquez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez cracks Van Diemen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasquez misses with a jab to the body
and Van Diemen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Diemen, as that shot connected.
Vasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Diemen.
Van Diemen cracks Vasquez with an open hand slap.
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Diemen.
Van Diemen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Mick Van Diemen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez lands with a cross.
Van Diemen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez misses with a hook. Van Diemen ducked under it nicely.
Van Diemen tries to counter with a takedown but Vasquez is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Diemen.
A lazy left from Van Diemen finds it's target.
Van Diemen cracks Vasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Diemen scores with a nice strike.
Van Diemen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasquez on the side of the head.
Van Diemen throws a shot to the body.
Van Diemen dips to his left and cracks Vasquez with an uppercut!
Van Diemen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasquez tries to avoid it but Van Diemen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasquez to the ground. Vasquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pobre Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Diemen has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Van Diemen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Diemen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Van Diemen!
After winning the bout, Mick Van Diemen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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pop
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