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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Diaz (ranked 1089 p4p, 154 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1212 p4p, 172 weight class). Fjera has chosen Tito & Tarantula as his entrance music. Jodi Joe Fjera told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Diaz
vs
Joe Fjera

197 cm
27
213 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

183 cm
29
210 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Fjera misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Fjera backpedaling.
Diaz throws a push kick but Fjera slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Fjera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjera is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fjera uses from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fjera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz is wriggling around but Fjera manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Diaz pushes Fjera off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjera lands a front kick.
Fjera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Fjera throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Fjera seems unphased.
Fjera misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fjera throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Fjera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Diaz is working an open guard so Fjera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Fjera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Fjera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Fjera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fjera has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Fjera pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Fjera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fjera misses with the head strike.
Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fjera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fjera down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fjera throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjera gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz cracks a nice hook into Fjera's ribs.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz works over Fjera's head and body with a nice combination.
Fjera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fjera.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fjera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fjera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
A slow jab from Fjera misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Fjera's front leg but catches the back leg as Fjera tries to avoid it.
Fjera takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fjera checks a low kick from Diaz.

Fjera takes the fight into the clinch.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjera throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joey Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz slips under a jab from Fjera.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fjera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Diaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Fjera avoids it well.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fjera's calf.
Donk. Diaz catches Fjera right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab. Fjera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fjera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Fjera looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fjera down.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Fjera looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fjera misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Fjera is rocked!
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Fjera seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Fjera's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz motions for Fjera to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera lands with an overhand left.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fjera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fjera.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fjera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Fjera.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Fjera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz throws a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fjera takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fjera checks it well.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Fjera looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fjera scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
You can see that Fjera has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fjera is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fjera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
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!
Fjera shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fjera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fjera has time to react.
Diaz tries a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Fjera moved away.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjera.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Diaz cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Joey Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joey Diaz made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 2441 p4p, 269 weight class) and Gap Turner (ranked 1608 p4p, 184 weight class). Sila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sila
vs
Turner

173 cm
45
161 lbs
32 - 19 - 0

177 cm
37
166 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner lands a jab.
Sila with a hook.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Turner.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
An attempted straight right counter from Sila misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Sila finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Sila's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Sila moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Sila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner slips under a jab.
Sila wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Sila misses.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner lands a jab to Sila's midsection.
Sila slips under a jab.
Turner throws a right hand that Sila ducks under and follows up with a left that Sila also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sila throws a good cross that connects.
Turner slips a straight right by Sila.
Turner misses with a combination
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
Sila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Sila moves his leg out of the way.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Sila's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner checks a low kick from Sila.
Turner throws a low kick but Sila moves out of range easily.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sila rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner throws a right hand that Sila ducks under and follows up with a left that Sila also avoids with ease.
Sila motions for Turner to come forward. Sila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Sila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Sila blocks a leg kick.
Sila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sila. That's going to slow Turner down.
Sila throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sila's hands.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Sila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Turner misses the body punch
and Sila counters with a good, hard body kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sila is looking for a counter combo.
Turner tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gap Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Sila.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Turner misses.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila with a hook.
That kick from Turner tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sila throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a head kick.
Sila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sila misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila thuds his shin into the meat of Turner's side.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gap Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gap Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Sila throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sila.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Sila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sila thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sila finds it's target.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sila.
Sila looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
As Turner backs away, Sila returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Sila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sila.
Sila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sila misses with a kick to the body.
Turner takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Sila checks it.
Sila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sila is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Sila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sila misses.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila is looking to land body kicks.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila is looking to land body kicks.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Sila - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Sila tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Sila.
Sila throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner checks a low kick from Sila.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Sila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sila with a hook.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Sila looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Sila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Sila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Sila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Donk. Sila catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Sila avoids the body shot from Turner.
Sila walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sila cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila lands with a right hand.
Sila throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Sila only half commits.
Turner swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Turner throws a jab when Sila was well out of range.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Sila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Sila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sila is looking to score with low kicks.
Sila clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sila slips a jab from Turner.
Sila lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner looks to land a combination. Sila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Gap Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner cracks Sila with an open hand slap.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sila counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Afa Sila.
Well Turner 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gap Turner!
Afa Sila was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 981 p4p, 127 weight class) and Jan Paul Valens (ranked 1909 p4p, 220 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Midget
vs
Paul Valens

160 cm
40
160 lbs
31 - 20 - 0

177 cm
32
170 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Paul Valens!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Valens misses the target.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
Valens cracks Midget with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens cracks Midget with a good jab.
Valens sizes up Midget with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Midget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Valens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Midget seems unphased.
Valens fails to land with a series of punches.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Midget backs up against the cage.
Midget takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Midget moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valens scores with a nice right hand.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valens connects with a body shot that sends Midget's belly button to the back.
Valens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Midget looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Midget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valens throws a right and a left that Midget avoids nicely.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Midget is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valens lands an overhand right.
Valens throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valens, as that shot connected.

Midget bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Midget trying to mount his opponent but Valens defends it.

Midget trying to work for an americana but Valens has managed to regain full guard.
Midget trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midget advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens keeps Midget under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Midget is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Midget looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Midget swings around for an armbar but Valens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Midget's guard.

Midget is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valens defends it easily.
Valens landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Valens working some strikes from top position.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valens cracks Midget with a solid left hand.
Valens distracts Midget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valens chips away with some ground and pound.

Midget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valens defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens wants to get up but he can't break Midget's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valens defends it easily.
Valens is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens 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.

Midget takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Valens.
Valens throws a right hand that misses

and Midget counters with a shoot takedown. Valens fights it but they end up in guard.
Valens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Midget is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valens has escaped and now he's on top!

Valens landing some decent shots from guard.
Valens is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Midget has his feet on Valens's thighs here. He's pushed Valens off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Valens screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Judah (ranked 767 p4p, 93 weight class) and Aldo Crespo (ranked 1563 p4p, 179 weight class). Crespo has chosen Toxic Waltz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Judah
vs
Crespo

175 cm
33
147 lbs
22 - 7 - 2

185 cm
31
146 lbs
19 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Judah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crespo's head backwards.
Crespo wants to clinch but Judah slips to the side
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Crespo is rocked!
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Crespo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Judah gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Judah!
Elijah Judah bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 480 p4p, 56 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 837 p4p, 100 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Asai
vs
Diame Jr

172 cm
35
140 lbs
26 - 13 - 1

183 cm
28
157 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diame Jr - that will leave a mark!
Diame Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diame Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diame Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Asai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai trying to keep a closed guard but Diame Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Diame Jr pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Diame Jr seems content to control.

Diame Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr passes to full mount!
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diame Jr trying to control but Asai is having none of it.

Diame Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asai and Diame Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Diame Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Asai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Diame Jr tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Diame Jr taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diame Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Diame Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asai prevents Diame Jr from moving into mount.

Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asai prevents Diame Jr from improving position.

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.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Asai is working from the bottom.

Diame Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diame Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr taking a break here but Asai is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diame Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Asai sprawls well. He's pushed Diame Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asai connects with a jab.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diame Jr with a poor takedown
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Diame Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Diame Jr is now in Asai 's guard.
Asai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Asai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diame Jr is controlling him.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asai can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai is trying to control but Diame Jr manages to pass to mount!
Asai tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asai is looking to escape.
Asai wants to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.

Diame Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asai shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diame Jr working for a submission but Asai is keeping him at bay.
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Asai is squirming around nicely.

Diame Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Asai is having none of it.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.

Diame Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Asai defends it well.

Diame Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asai is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asai wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diame Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Diame Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asai 's guard.

Diame Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Asai is trying to hold Diame Jr in close to prevent damage but Diame Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Diame Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diame Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diame Jr has his takedown stuffed
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
Diame Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diame Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Diame Jr is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Diame Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Asai .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asai .
Diame Jr throws a head kick that Asai semi-blocks.

It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diame Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai throws an overhand right that drops Diame Jr like a sack of potatoes! Asai dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai retains his featherweight title!