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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idrissa Dieng (ranked 4600 p4p, 25129 weight class) and Nate Crown (ranked 583 p4p, 777 weight class). Idrissa Dieng had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Idrissa Dieng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Crown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crown darts in looking for a takedown but Dieng gets double underhooks and turns Crown into the cage.
As Crown tries to get set, Dieng tries to push him back and clinch up but Crown manages to avoid the attempt.
Dieng misses with a series of wild punches.
Dieng throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dieng just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Dieng.
Crown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dieng as he avoids it easily.
Dieng doesn't manage to clinch there - Crown circles away.
Dieng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crown at a distance.
Dieng throws a right hand that Crown ducks under and follows up with a left that Crown also avoids with ease.
Crown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dieng as he avoids it easily.
Idrissa Dieng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Crown.
Dieng scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieng tries to clinch but Crown is having none of it.
We've been told by Dieng's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dieng.
Crown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dieng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieng fails to land the takedown.
Crown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dieng with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Crown as Dieng shoots in.
Dieng moves into the clinch.
Crown blocks an elbow strike.
Dieng blocks the elbow strike.
Crown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diengs head.
Dieng is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crown prevents Dieng from breaking the clinch.
Crown tries for a takedown but Dieng manages to get underhooks.
Crown is working for takedown but Dieng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crown drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieng tries to stand but Crown is controlling from the bottom.
Crown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dieng puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dieng wants to get back to his feet.
Crown is controlling Dieng's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like Dieng is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crown is looking to improve his position.
Dieng tries to stand and escape but Crown is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crown stuffs the takedown attempt from Dieng. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet.
Crown tries to counter with a clinch but Dieng shakes him off and moves away.
Dieng instigates a clinch.
Crown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dieng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dieng up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dieng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dieng misses with a punch to the body.
Dieng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dieng prevents it.
Crown looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crown.
Crown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Idrissa Dieng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dieng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dieng throws a head kick but Crown moves out of range.
Dieng is looking to score with low kicks.
Idrissa Dieng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crown darts in looking for a takedown but Dieng gets double underhooks and turns Crown into the cage.
Idrissa Dieng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dieng throws a right and a left that Crown avoids nicely.
Dieng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crown.
Crown shoots in for a double leg but Dieng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dieng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dieng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crown can do to turn this around?
Dieng swinging wildly here.
Dieng scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Idrissa Dieng is winning the standup battle so far.
Crown avoids the head kick by Dieng.
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch but Crown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Dieng misses its intended target.
Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown looks for a takedown but Dieng sprawls well.
Idrissa Dieng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Crown.
Dieng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crown sprawls well. Crown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet.
Dieng jabs at Crown's body.
Crown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dieng is fending him off so far but Crown persists. Nope, Dieng circles away and we're back to standing.
Dieng throws a head kick but Crown moves out of range.
Dieng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crown clinches up against the cage.
Crown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crown shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Dieng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dieng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crown dives in and grabs Dieng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dieng pushes down on Crown's head and hops out.
Dieng attempts a counter takedown but Crown avoids it well and moves away.
Dieng stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dieng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dieng tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng is looking to clinch.
Crown swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Crown fails with the takedown.
A head kick by Dieng misses
and Crown counters by clinching up.
Crown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dieng leaves Crown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crown just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDieng.
Crown is breathing heavily.
Crown blocks a head kick by Dieng.
Crown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng stuffs the takedown.
Dieng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dieng misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dieng is looking to score with low kicks.
Dieng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Crown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dieng misses the shot to the body.
Crown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dieng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dieng.
Crown closes the distance and clinches.
Crown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dieng lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dieng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dieng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dieng is trying to break free.
Dieng prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Dieng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crown is keeping busy.
Crown pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Idrissa Dieng dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dieng defends it nicely.
Dieng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dieng throws a right and a left that Crown avoids nicely.
Crown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dieng avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice cross by Dieng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dieng.
Crown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dieng.
A head kick from Dieng lands but Crown takes it in his stride.
Dieng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dieng lands a head kick. Crown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dieng digs a good hook to Crown's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown moves into the clinch.
Dieng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dieng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dieng has had enough of the clinch but Crown keeps him there for the moment.
Crown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dieng to keep the fight standing.
Idrissa Dieng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Crown.
Crown misses with an elbow strike.
Crown manages to break the clinch.
Dieng pushes Crown away with a front kick.
Crown lands a nice looking body shot.
Crown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses.
Crown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dieng tries to clinch up.
Crown fails with the takedown.
Dieng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crown closes the distance and pushes Dieng back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dieng's efforts to push away.
Crown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses.
Crown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dieng misses with a head kick.
Crown throws a chopping leg kick but Dieng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dieng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crown.
Dieng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dieng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crown at a distance.
Dieng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crown avoids the head kick by Dieng.
Dieng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dieng.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dieng, as that shot connected.
Crown moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dieng can't break the clinch.
Nate Crown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dieng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dieng stops a takedown attempt from Crown.
Idrissa Dieng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crown breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Dieng
and Crown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crown.
Crown breaks the clinch.
Crown fails with the takedown.
Crown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dieng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dieng throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crown's waist but Crown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dieng off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nate Crown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dieng doesn't manage to clinch there - Crown circles away.
Crown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idrissa Dieng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dieng, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idrissa Dieng!
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