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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Diamond (ranked 1973 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Daniel Plainview (ranked 246 p4p, 151 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Plainview!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Plainview shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diamond's guard.
Plainview trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plainview drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diamond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Plainview has Diamond in his guard.
Plainview has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Diamond stays in close to Plainview's body and controls the position.
Plainview has an active guard here but Diamond has managed to pass into half guard.
Diamond wants to pass to mount but Plainview is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Plainview looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diamond wants to control but Plainview is keeping him busy.
Plainview has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Plainview with the active half guard here but Diamond passes nicely into side control.
Plainview seems a little lost for a moment, as Diamond dominates the positioning.
Plainview is trying to get back to half guard.
Plainview is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diamond is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Plainview tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to control the pace but Plainview is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Diamond's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Plainview can't escape the position.
Diamond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plainview is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond prevents Plainview from getting the reversal.
Plainview is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plainview is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diamond controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plainview tries to reverse the position but Diamond maintains control.
Diamond looking to control but Plainview is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plainview slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Plainview actively working from the bottom here.
Plainview looking for submissions off his back.
Plainview looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diamond pushes past his half guard into mount!
Plainview is looking to get to half guard.
Diamond controlling the pace for now.
Plainview really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plainview can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diamond trying to control but Plainview is having none of it.
Plainview is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plainview slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Diamond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Plainview tries to sprawl but Diamond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Plainview is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
James Diamond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plainview looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plainview looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plainview actively working from the bottom here.
Plainview looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diamond passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plainview is looking for a sweep.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plainview keeps working.
Plainview tries to bench press Diamond off him but Diamond keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Plainview manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diamond perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plainview is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Plainview tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
Diamond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diamond wants to stand but Plainview has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Diamond is trying to control the action in half guard but Plainview is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Plainview is looking for a sweep. Diamond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plainview is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Plainview with the active half guard here but Diamond passes nicely into side control.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plainview keeps working.
Diamond has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plainview is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diamond's half guard.
Diamond pushes Plainview off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plainview avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Diamond.
Plainview fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diamond to the ground. Plainview is now in Diamond's guard.
Diamond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Plainview off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Plainview gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Plainview moved out of range nicely.
Plainview looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diamond is fending him off so far but Plainview persists. Nope, Diamond circles away and we're back to standing.
Diamond tries to clinch up.
Daniel Plainview seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diamond wants it to stay on the feet.
James Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Plainview.
Diamond rushes Plainview and presses him up against the cage.
Plainview blocks an elbow strike.
Diamond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plainview is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plainview is breathing heavily.
Diamond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plainview clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diamond biding his time, controlling Plainview.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plainview tries to escape but Diamond has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Plainview keeps trying to improve his position.
Diamond has good solid back control here.
Diamond keeps control of the position as Plainview tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Diamond dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Plainview shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plainview can do to turn this around?
Plainview gets a double leg takedown into Diamond's guard.
Diamond pushes Plainview off and gets back to his feet.
Plainview takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diamond throws a low kick but Plainview moves out of range easily.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Plainview moves out of range.
Plainview takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Plainview misses with a takedown attempt - Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diamond connects with a looping right hand.
Plainview throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diamond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Plainview is in Diamond's guard.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Plainview from controlling successfully.
Diamond wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Plainview is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diamond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diamond has escaped and now he's on top!
Diamond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plainview working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diamond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diamond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diamond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plainview looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diamond is one step ahead there.
Plainview is looking for a triangle here but Diamond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Plainview takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plainview tries to improve position but can't.
Diamond controlling from side mount.
Plainview is looking to regain half guard here but Diamond keeps moving and retains side control.
Plainview tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diamond presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diamond wants to control the pace but Plainview is squirming around nicely.
Plainview really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Diamond content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniel Plainview has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond blocks Plainview's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diamond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Diamond!
A relieved looking James Diamond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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