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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tate Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tate Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler fails with a takedown attempt.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggler circles away.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diggler is looking for a sweep.
Diggler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson working the ground and pound but Diggler is defending the strikes.
Johnson working away.
Diggler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Diggler's head but Diggler avoids it well.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diggler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diggler looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Diggler tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diggler!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson avoids the attempt from Diggler to control.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Diggler gets back to half guard.
Diggler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Diggler is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Diggler is punishing Johnson with strikes - can he finish him?!
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Diggler!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Diggler keeps control of the position.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Diggler to control.
Diggler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Diggler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to break free.
Diggler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands strikes to the head.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Diggler trying to control momentarily.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johnson prevents Diggler from getting a body triangle.
Johnson covering up well under a series of strikes from Diggler.
Diggler is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Diggler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diggler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dirk Diggler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diggler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diggler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Diggler gets back to full guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggler controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diggler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Diggler fights it but they end up in guard.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggler wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson distracts Diggler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Diggler looking to control.
Diggler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson won't allow Diggler to get back to his feet.
Diggler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Diggler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Diggler's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Diggler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diggler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diggler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggler defending well though.
Diggler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Diggler is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
Diggler looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diggler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Diggler shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a head shot. Diggler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diggler has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diggler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diggler trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Diggler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson stands up over Diggler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diggler wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Diggler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diggler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson won't allow Diggler to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diggler is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Diggler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Diggler manages to avoid easily.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Diggler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diggler wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Diggler wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Diggler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diggler's face.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tate Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Diggler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diggler wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson breaks from Diggler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Diggler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diggler somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Diggler misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diggler!
Johnson prevents Diggler from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diggler looks a forlorn figure.
Diggler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diggler because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Diggler is in trouble!
Diggler is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson working Diggler over with strikes here.
Diggler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tate Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tate Johnson!
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RATING
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