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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Diggler has chosen kick my ass......rehab as his entrance music. Ricky Dray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirk Diggler's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggler scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diggler slips a straight right by Dray.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggler.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggler scores with a four punch combination!
Diggler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dray.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Diggler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Dray persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggler throws a combination. Dray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Diggler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diggler.
A combination from Diggler does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diggler. Those never looked like landing.
Diggler tries to sprawl but Dray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet.
Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.
Dray is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray seems to be looking for submissions.
Dray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
Dray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Dray is having none of it.
Diggler trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dray throwing strikes but missing.
Dray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
Diggler has momentary wrist control but Dray slips an elbow through the middle.
Dray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diggler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dray, into his guard.
Diggler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler stands up from Dray's guard - Diggler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diggler tries to bum rush Dray with a series of wild strikes but Dray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dray misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diggler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dray walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Diggler misses.
Dray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggler pinned against the cage. Diggler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dray is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dray is defended easily by Diggler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diggler is trying to stand.
Dray throwing shots but Diggler is blocking nicely.
Dray seems to be working for a kimura but Diggler defends the submission attempt.
Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diggler tries to kick Dray off but Dray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is trying to stand back up but Dray is controlling him
Dray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggler defending well though.
Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.
Ricky Dray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dray with the ground and pound but Diggler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diggler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diggler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Dray is having none of it.
Dray connects with a couple of short punches.
Diggler wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggler as he avoids it easily.
Dray shoots for a takedown but Diggler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dray shoots in and drives through. Diggler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggler.
Diggler throws a series of punches but Dray moves out of range.
Diggler tries to clinch up but Dray circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Diggler as Dray shoots in.
Dray tries for a takedown but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diggler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dray if he has to take too many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggler scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler throws a series of punches but Dray moves out of range.
Diggler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Dray's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Diggler.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but Dray blocks it.
Dray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler is trying to drag Dray to the mat but Dray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diggler connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent Dray's takedown attempt.
Dray is looking for a takedown.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diggler has clasped his hands together around Dray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diggler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diggler but great work by Dray.
Dray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Diggler is trying to buck Dray off.
Dray is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dray cracks Diggler with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler 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!
Diggler misses with a double jab.
Dray has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diggler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dray is controlling him.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
Dray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!
Diggler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diggler defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dray.
Diggler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diggler.
Dray misses with a few strikes there.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler scores with a jab. Dray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Dray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dray tries for a takedown but Diggler circles away easily
and Diggler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diggler's waist but Diggler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dray off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggler throws a right hand that Dray ducks under and follows up with a left that Dray also avoids with ease.
Diggler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dray walks into a jab.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dray as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diggler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Diggler throws a combination. Dray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dray circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirk Diggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dray misses with a looping left.
Dray misses with a looping right.
Diggler looks to land a combination. Dray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diggler rushes Dray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diggler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diggler prevents it.
Diggler stops a takedown attempt from Dray.
Diggler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diggler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diggler scores a nice knee to the body.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dray's defenses.
Dray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler lands a knee to the head.
Diggler landing knees to the head.
Diggler stops a takedown attempt from Dray.
Diggler lands a good knee to the midsection. Dray won't want to take too many of those.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diggler with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggler obliges.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diggler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diggler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diggler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diggler lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Diggler lands a knee to the body.
Diggler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dray has his feet on Diggler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggler.
Dray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggler throws a leg kick
and Dray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dray looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dray is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.
Ricky Dray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dray postures up in Diggler's guard and throws a big left but Diggler blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diggler 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
A relieved looking Dirk Diggler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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