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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Diamond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Diamond !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond shoots in but Alonso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alonso wants to clinch.
Diamond shoots in and bounces Alonso off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alonso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alonso wants to sweep but no luck.
Alonso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alonso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alonso trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
Alonso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diamond gets full guard.
Alonso lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso throws a strike but Diamond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alonso looking for a sweep. Not yet Alonso, not yet.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Alonso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diamond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diamond wants to pass the guard but Alonso is keeping the position.
Alonso wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.
Alonso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alonso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diamond is now in half guard.
Diamond 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diamond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alonso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alonso trying to hold on to Diamond 's head to control him but Diamond postures up.
Diamond throwing shots but Alonso is blocking nicely.
Alonso is trying to get back to full guard.
Diamond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diamond uses his free foot to push down on Alonso's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alonso.
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!
Alonso can't escape the position.
Diamond fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diamond misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso working to try and regain half guard.
Diamond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diamond avoids the attempt from Alonso to control.
Alonso avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diamond .
Alonso tries to reverse the position but Diamond maintains control.
Diamond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alonso is looking to get to half guard.
Alonso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diamond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond unloads with some shots from mount but Alonso bucks and avoids them well.
Alonso is trying to escape the mount.
Diamond looking for a guillotine from mount but Alonso is having none of it.
Diamond throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alonso is working to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond working for a guillotine from mount but Alonso is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alonso is desperately trying to improve his position but Diamond has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Diamond dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alonso misses with a takedown attempt - Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alonso but Alonso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond leaves Alonso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alonso stuffs the takedown.
Alonso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Josh Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Alonso.
Diamond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diamond gets caught flat footed, as Alonso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diamond trying to keep a closed guard but Alonso is proving a slippery customer.
Alonso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diamond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alonso's guard.
Alonso wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diamond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alonso 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.
Diamond with a nice head shot there.
Alonso looking for a sweep. Not yet Alonso, not yet.
Diamond throws a big right hand that misses.
Alonso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alonso tries to strike from the bottom.
Alonso controlling Diamond 's posture.
Alonso working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diamond passes Alonso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alonso is holding on to half guard well.
Ground and pound from Diamond .
Alonso tries to get to full guard but Diamond has control of the leg.
Diamond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alonso throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alonso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diamond . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alonso trying to control here.
Alonso is not content to let Diamond control the position.
Alonso is looking for a sweep. Diamond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alonso trying to control but Diamond postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond working Alonso over with strikes.
Alonso trying to hold on to Diamond 's head to control him but Diamond postures up.
Diamond thows a huge punch but Alonso dodges it nicely.
Alonso wants to control but Diamond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alonso is trying to get back to full guard.
Diamond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alonso tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diamond blocks the strikes from Alonso.
Alonso tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
Diamond trying to control the action but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Alonso desperately trying to maintain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alonso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ned Alonso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alonso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamond avoids it really well and circles away.
Diamond shoots and misses
and Alonso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diamond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alonso is pressing down on Diamond 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diamond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alonso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alonso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alonso is pulling down on Diamond 's head to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alonso looking to control.
Diamond postures up in Alonso's guard and throws a big left but Alonso blocks it.
Alonso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diamond postures up in Alonso's guard and throws a big left but Alonso blocks it.
Diamond thows a big elbow that misses.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Alonso keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso trying to strike off his back.
Diamond trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diamond misses with a takedown
and Alonso counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diamond 's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alonso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ned Alonso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alonso wants to pass the guard but Diamond is keeping the position.
Diamond is trying to keep Alonso in close.
Alonso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diamond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alonso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamond has momentary wrist control but Alonso slips an elbow through the middle.
Alonso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alonso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alonso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alonso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diamond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alonso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alonso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diamond 's head.
Alonso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alonso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alonso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diamond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alonso is aware though and is defending well.
Alonso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alonso lands a couple of elbows.
Diamond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alonso manages to get himself to full guard.
Alonso doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Diamond preventing the sweep.
Alonso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diamond throwing strikes but missing.
Diamond being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alonso has his hands on Diamond 's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alonso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diamond is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ned Alonso was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alonso feints and as Diamond raises his hands in defense, Alonso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diamond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diamond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alonso is working Diamond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Alonso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alonso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Alonso!
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