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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnolds Shvarcneger (ranked 5060 p4p, 5343 weight class) and Melvin Diaz (ranked 175 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnolds Shvarcneger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shvarcneger throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Shvarcneger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shvarcneger has him pressed against the cage.
Shvarcneger has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shvarcneger obliges.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Shvarcneger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shvarcneger won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Shvarcneger is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shvarcneger is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Shvarcneger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shvarcneger escapes and gets back to his feet.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shvarcneger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shvarcneger tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shvarcneger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Shvarcneger persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Shvarcneger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnolds Shvarcneger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shvarcneger clinches up against the cage.
Shvarcneger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shvarcneger throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Shvarcneger backing up. Shvarcneger nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Shvarcneger clinches up against the cage.
Shvarcneger drags the fight down to the ground.
Shvarcneger pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shvarcneger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shvarcneger decides to return to a standing position.
Shvarcneger fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shvarcneger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Shvarcneger backing up. Shvarcneger nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Shvarcneger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shvarcneger can pounce on him.
Shvarcneger moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Shvarcneger tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Shvarcneger drops back down to his feet.
Shvarcneger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Shvarcneger closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Shvarcneger has the dominant position.
Shvarcneger keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shvarcneger obliges.
Diaz wants to break free but Shvarcneger has control.
Shvarcneger pulls guard effortlessly.
Shvarcneger pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Arnolds Shvarcneger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shvarcneger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shvarcneger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Shvarcneger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shvarcneger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Shvarcneger backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Shvarcneger manages to avoid it all.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Shvarcneger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shvarcneger is breathing heavily.
Shvarcneger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shvarcneger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Shvarcneger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Shvarcneger persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Shvarcneger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnolds Shvarcneger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shvarcneger tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Shvarcneger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Shvarcneger breaks the clinch.
Shvarcneger looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Shvarcneger tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Shvarcneger will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Shvarcneger.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shvarcneger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Shvarcneger getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shvarcneger is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shvarcneger postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Diaz to stand up.
Shvarcneger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shvarcneger shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnolds Shvarcneger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shvarcneger moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Shvarcneger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shvarcneger shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shvarcneger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shvarcneger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shvarcneger looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Shvarcneger tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Shvarcneger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shvarcneger fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Shvarcneger backing up. Shvarcneger nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Shvarcneger wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Shvarcneger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shvarcneger tries to clinch up.
Shvarcneger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shvarcneger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Shvarcneger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shvarcneger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Shvarcneger shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Shvarcneger wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a crisp one two that drops Shvarcneger! Diaz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shvarcneger to his feet! Shvarcneger is in big trouble!
Shvarcneger is rocked!
Arnolds Shvarcneger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shvarcneger shoots in but no luck this time.
Shvarcneger closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Shvarcneger pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shvarcneger throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
As Shvarcneger backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Shvarcneger manages to avoid it all.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shvarcneger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Shvarcneger backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Shvarcneger manages to avoid it all.
Shvarcneger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shvarcneger misses the jab.
Shvarcneger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnolds Shvarcneger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shvarcneger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Shvarcneger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shvarcneger is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Shvarcneger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shvarcneger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shvarcneger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shvarcneger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shvarcneger gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Shvarcneger. Shvarcneger gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shvarcneger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shvarcneger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shvarcneger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shvarcneger dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shvarcneger prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Shvarcneger won't allow it.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shvarcneger has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shvarcneger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shvarcneger has him pressed against the cage.
Shvarcneger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Shvarcneger won't allow it.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shvarcneger has him pressed against the cage.
Shvarcneger prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Shvarcneger has the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to push Shvarcneger away but Shvarcneger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shvarcneger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shvarcneger won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Shvarcneger stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shvarcneger tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
As Shvarcneger backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Shvarcneger manages to avoid it all.
Shvarcneger throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shvarcneger has a takedown stuffed.
As Shvarcneger backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Shvarcneger manages to avoid it all.
Shvarcneger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shvarcneger gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shvarcneger has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Shvarcneger is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shvarcneger is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shvarcneger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shvarcneger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Diaz!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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