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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrick Head had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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154 lbs
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276 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Dollar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dollar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Dollar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Head to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dollar's elbow.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Head.
Dollar looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head lands a right hand.
Dollar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Head smiles and moves away.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diamond Dollar.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dollar.
Dollar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Head defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head lands a jab to the head.
Dollar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Dollar is just out of range.
Head missing with a left hand there. Dollar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head lands with a cross.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dollar.
Dollar walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Dollar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Dollar.
Head digs a good body shot into Dollar's ribs.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dollar was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Dollar's shoulder, as Dollar tries to avoid the shot.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Head fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dollar is out of range.
Dollar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Dollar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dollar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dollar somewhat.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dollar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dollar misses with a shot to the body
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Dollar walks into a stiff left hand from Head.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head scores with a jab.
Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dollar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dollar throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Dollar slips under a jab.
Dollar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dollar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Head looking to control.
Head wants to sweep here but Dollar controlling him for the moment.
Dollar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
Dollar passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head is looking to regain half guard here but Dollar keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Dollar tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head punishes Dollar's body with a nice straight punch.
Dollar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Dollar misses with a takedown
and Head counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dollar's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Dollar.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Head here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Head lands with a hook. Dollar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dollar takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a body punch but Dollar moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dollar. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head lands with a cross.
Head closes the distance and pushes Dollar back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head prevents the takedown attempt.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Dollar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Head smiles and moves away.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diamond Dollar.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head misses with a hook.
Dollar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dollar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Head throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dollar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Head avoids the head kick by Dollar.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Dollar is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dollar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Dollar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Dollar misses with a body shot.
Dollar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dollar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dollar is pushing down on Head's leg trying to pass to half guard. Head is fighting to maintain full guard but Dollar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Head is trying to maintain the position but Dollar is very close to passing his half guard.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Head trying to control here.
Head desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to stand back up but Dollar is controlling him
Head trying to control here.
Dollar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Head does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dollar trying to pass the guard but Head defending well.
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dollar on the ground.
Head moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Head trying to control the position.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dollar postures up.
Diamond Dollar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dollar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Head's guard.
Dollar controlling the action here.
Dollar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dollar is working for a guillotine from mount but Head frees his head quite easily.
Head tries to hold on but Dollar postures up.
Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Head is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that second round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Dollar shoots in and gets a takedown into Head's guard.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dollar is one step ahead there.
Dollar trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head is trying to keep Dollar in close.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Dollar wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Head is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dollar, into his guard.
Head is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dollar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Head is looking to defend but Dollar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Head! Dollar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Head taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diamond Dollar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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