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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shakespeare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare misses with a double jab.
Diggler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Diggler moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Diggler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shakespeare circles away.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense.
Shakespeare tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakespeare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggler swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Diggler moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakespeare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Shakespeare misses.
William Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakespeare lands with an overhand left.
Shakespeare is looking to clinch.
Diggler keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakespeare looks for a takedown but Diggler sprawls well.
Shakespeare instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent Shakespeare's takedown attempt.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare looking to slow down the pace here.
Diggler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shakespeare smiles and moves away.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diggler trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shakespeare.
Diggler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shakespeare wants to stand but Diggler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to stand but Shakespeare is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shakespeare tries to clinch but Diggler moves out of range.
Shakespeare tries to clinch up.
Shakespeare is looking to clinch but Diggler is avoiding it.
Shakespeare scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakespeare darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shakespeare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shakespeare closes the distance and clinches.
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakespeare closes the distance and clinches.
Shakespeare looking for a takedown.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
A combination from Shakespeare does no damage.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Diggler avoids them all with ease.
Shakespeare tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakespeare.
Diggler moves into the clinch successfully.
Shakespeare gets underhooks to prevent Diggler's takedown attempt.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Diggler won't allow it.
Diggler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shakespeare smiles and moves away.
Shakespeare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggler at a distance.
Shakespeare connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shakespeare digs a good hook to Diggler's body.
Diggler tries to clinch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shakespeare as he avoids it easily.
Shakespeare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggler on the side of the head.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare thuds his right hand into Diggler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is looking to clinch.
Diggler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakespeare throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shakespeare lands a jab-cross combination.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakespeare as he jumps to the side.
Shakespeare wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shakespeare has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare just leaning against Diggler, taking a breather.
Diggler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Shakespeare holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diggler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggler tries to clinch up.
Diggler fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare has Diggler up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakespeare dominated that round.
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.
Diggler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakespeare lands a right hook to the body.
Shakespeare throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Shakespeare.
Diggler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shakespeare swivels and escapes.
Shakespeare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diggler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shakespeare!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Diggler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shakespeare is looking to escape.
Shakespeare tries to lock up and control but Diggler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler with the ground and pound from mount.
Diggler misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Diggler trying to control but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Shakespeare tries to reverse the position but Diggler maintains control.
Shakespeare holds on for dear life, controlling Diggler's posture momentarily.
Shakespeare swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
Shakespeare is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shakespeare somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Diggler stuffs the takedown.
Diggler keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakespeare darts in and clinches Diggler up against the cage.
Diggler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakespeare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
William Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare wants to clinch up but Diggler keeps it at a distance.
Shakespeare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shakespeare sprawls well initially but Diggler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diggler is working away from the top position though.
Shakespeare is not content to let Diggler control the position.
Shakespeare manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakespeare wants to clinch.
Diggler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shakespeare!
Diggler with good strikes from the mount here!
Shakespeare wants to get back to his feet.
Shakespeare holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diggler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare wants to hold on but Diggler pushes him away.
Shakespeare is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakespeare tries to hold on but Diggler pushes him away.
Shakespeare regains half guard.
Shakespeare gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Shakespeare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shakespeare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shakespeare scores with a takedown into Diggler's guard.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Shakespeare from controlling successfully.
Shakespeare makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shakespeare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now.
Shakespeare lands a couple of elbows.
Shakespeare preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakespeare stops Diggler from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shakespeare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes.
Shakespeare wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shakespeare tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Diggler moves out of range.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Shakespeare is retaining full guard.
Shakespeare scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Diggler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shakespeare counters by clinching up.
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diggler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.Shakespeare lands a body shot.
Diggler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diggler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggler moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggler.
Diggler closes the distance and clinches up with Shakespeare, looking for a takedown. Diggler pushes Shakespeare against the cage but Shakespeare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shakespeare clinches with his opponent.
Diggler keeps control of Shakespeare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shakespeare breaks from the clinch.
Shakespeare takes the fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shakespeare works over Diggler's head and body with a nice combination.
Diggler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakespeare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare cracks Diggler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggler.
Shakespeare scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to hold on but Shakespeare pushes him away.
Diggler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diggler is squirming around, avoiding Shakespeare's attempts to control the action.
Diggler is trying desperately to improve position.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.
Diggler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Diggler is trying to escape the mount.
Shakespeare trying to control but Diggler is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diggler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shakespeare 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 hold on but Shakespeare pushes him away.
William Shakespeare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shakespeare postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diggler looks a forlorn figure.
Shakespeare blocks Diggler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shakespeare unloading with bombs!
Shakespeare landing punches.
Dirk Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggler working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Shakespeare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shakespeare 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shakespeare!
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