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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Kashanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Kashanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicola Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Kashanko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kashanko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kashanko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Diaz takes a little break here. Kashanko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kashanko regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashanko is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kashanko avoid being mounted?
Kashanko moves into full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Kashanko keeps moving.
Kashanko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kashanko holds on and takes a little breather.
Kashanko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Kashanko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kashanko tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kashanko is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kashanko has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kashanko wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kashanko is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Kashanko seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Kashanko is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Kashanko has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kashanko seems to be looking for submissions.
Kashanko seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Kashanko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
Kashanko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Kashanko is controlling him.
Kashanko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to control but Kashanko is keeping busy.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kashanko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kashanko's back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Kashanko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kashanko blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Kashanko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kashanko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kashanko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Kashanko won't let him.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kashanko is retaining full guard.
Kashanko pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Kashanko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz trying to control but Kashanko is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Kashanko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kashanko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Kashanko wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stays in close to Kashanko's body and controls the position.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Kashanko won't let him.
Kashanko keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Kashanko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
That's four 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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Kashanko tries to pass.
Kashanko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kashanko drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kashanko off! Kashanko jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Kashanko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimbo Kashanko will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Kashanko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Kashanko won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Kashanko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kashanko has Diaz in his guard.
Diaz trying to move into half guard but instead Kashanko has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kashanko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kashanko wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Kashanko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kashanko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz trying to control here.
Kashanko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two 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.
Kashanko wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kashanko is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Kashanko is looking for a kimura here.
Kashanko is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Kashanko counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashanko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kashanko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Kashanko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kashanko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kashanko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is pushing down on Kashanko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kashanko is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Kashanko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimbo Kashanko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Kashanko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kashanko 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Kashanko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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