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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward's entrance music is Tap Out. A fine choice. Diggs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs scores with a takedown into Ward's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diggs wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diggs working some strikes from top position.
Ward is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diggs postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Diggs landing with the ground and pound.
Diggs is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Diggs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Diggs in his half guard.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggs thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Diggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diggs is working away from the top position though.
Ward moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Diggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diggs has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Ward has momentary wrist control but Diggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Diggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward striking off his back but it's not causing Diggs any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to sweep here but Diggs controlling him for the moment.
Diggs advances to half guard.
Diggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Diggs is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward tries to roll over but Diggs keeps him under control.
Diggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diggs.
Diggs thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Ward trying to control here.
Diggs throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs stands up out of the half guard.
Diggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Diggs getting side control.
Ward is breathing heavily.
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!
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diggs is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diggs seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Diggs winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Diggs.
Diggs is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Diggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diggs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diggs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diggs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diggs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Diggs.
Diggs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diggs sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Diggs swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Diggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward gets caught napping as Diggs dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Diggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diggs postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Diggs with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Diggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggs lands a couple of elbows.
Ward trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diggs throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs landing with the ground and pound.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Diggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Diggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Diggs postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reggie Diggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diggs uses it to pass to side control.
Diggs scoring with punches and elbows.
Diggs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ward still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ward has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ward tries to advance position but instead Diggs slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggs as he avoids it easily.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Diggs sprawls well.
Diggs takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Reggie Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Diggs there.
Ward is looking to control Diggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Diggs lands strikes from half guard.
Diggs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diggs.
Diggs thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diggs connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Diggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Diggs prevents Ward from improving his position.
Diggs wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward has his hands clasped together around Diggs's back. He's all about the action.
Diggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diggs is stalling here. Ward is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diggs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ward has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward working away.
Diggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ward in side control, throwing shots but Diggs defends.
Diggs is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reggie Diggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward tries for a kimura but Diggs is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs struggling a bit here.
Diggs parries the strikes from Ward easily there. Ward is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diggs to escape.
Ward advances to full mount.
Diggs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ward.
Diggs tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ward throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diggs because Ward loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward working for a submission but Diggs is keeping him at bay.
Rick Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Diggs.
Well Diggs 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Diggs!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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