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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, National Anthem. Hunter Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rick Johnson's chin.
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz is rocked!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Diaz defends.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Johnson looks gassed!
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Diaz takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diaz because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Diaz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick 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! This is the final round!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rick Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
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!
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Diaz has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two 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 looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Diaz lands punches and elbows.
Johnson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Diaz is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diaz has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends an breaks Diaz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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