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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Diamonds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Diamonds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Diamonds.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diamonds tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diamonds to the ground. Diamonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diamonds tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diamonds to the ground. Diamonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Diamonds just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Willy Diamonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamonds throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Diamonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Diamonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Diamonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diamonds digs a good hook to Jones's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds connects with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Diamonds strikes.
Diamonds throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Diamonds sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Bobby Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamonds is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Diamonds is keeping the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diamonds manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Diamonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones 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.
That's four 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.
Diamonds working some strikes from top position.
Diamonds stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Diamonds postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Diamonds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diamonds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Diamonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diamonds.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Diamonds.
Jones moves out of range as Diamonds strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Diamonds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diamonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to clinch there but Diamonds circles away.
Jones is looking to wear down Diamonds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diamonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamonds.
Diamonds scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diamonds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamonds connects with a crisp jab.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamonds.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamonds.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Diamonds.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Diamonds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diamonds throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Diamonds misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Diamonds misses.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
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.
Diamonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Diamonds misses.
Diamonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Diamonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diamonds wants it to stay on the feet.
Diamonds does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diamonds throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamonds is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Diamonds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Diamonds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diamonds is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diamonds preventing the sweep.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diamonds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diamonds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diamonds connects with a couple of short punches.
Diamonds won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Diamonds has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Diamonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones's cut.
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!
Diamonds cracks Jones with a good jab.
Diamonds misses with a wild body shot.
Diamonds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diamonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones takes a swing at Diamonds's ribcage but misses.
Diamonds throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Diamonds connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamonds throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones slips under a jab from Diamonds.
Diamonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamonds moves away.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Diamonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamonds manages to avoid it.
Diamonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Willy Diamonds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Diamonds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diamonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bobby Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diamonds was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diamonds holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Diamonds has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diamonds passes into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Diamonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamonds working some strikes from top position.
Diamonds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diamonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diamonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diamonds is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamonds is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diamonds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bobby Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diamonds stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Diamonds stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diamonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diamonds has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diamonds has passed into side control.
Diamonds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Diamonds keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Diamonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diamonds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Diamonds!
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