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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Czolgosz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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?
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Czolgosz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason The Diamond!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czolgosz throws out a loose jab but The Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czolgosz shoots for a double leg takedown but The Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Czolgosz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
The Diamond stuffs the takedown.
Czolgosz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from The Diamond. No joy for Czolgosz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Czolgosz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czolgosz tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Diamond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Czolgosz somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Czolgosz finds it's way through The Diamond's defenses.
Nice shot by The Diamond.
The Diamond leaves Czolgosz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Czolgosz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Diamond as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Czolgosz throws a hook to the side of The Diamond's head but The Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Czolgosz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Diamond as he jumps to the side.
Czolgosz checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Czolgosz.
The Diamond dips to his left and cracks Czolgosz with an uppercut!
Leon Czolgosz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Diamond missing with a left hand there. Czolgosz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Diamond throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond lands with a nice body kick.
The Diamond throws a leg kick that misses.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a takedown but The Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czolgosz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by The Diamond as he connects with a hook.
The Diamond thumps Czolgosz with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Czolgosz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Diamond.
The Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Czolgosz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a takedown but The Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czolgosz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a takedown but The Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czolgosz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Diamond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Czolgosz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Czolgosz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czolgosz dives in and grabs The Diamond's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Diamond pushes down on Czolgosz's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz shoots in but The Diamond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Diamond scores with a body shot.
Czolgosz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Diamond.
Czolgosz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two 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.
Czolgosz fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Czolgosz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Diamond tries to avoid it but Czolgosz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Diamond to the ground. The Diamond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Diamond misses with a looping left.
Czolgosz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Czolgosz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Diamond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Czolgosz controls the pace.
The Diamond can't keep his opponent in guard - Czolgosz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Czolgosz prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
Czolgosz is looking to take a break and control but The Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Diamond has his hands clasped together around Czolgosz's back. He's all about the action.
Czolgosz trying to control the action but The Diamond is working from the bottom.
Czolgosz prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
The Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czolgosz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czolgosz is taking a breather. The Diamond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leon Czolgosz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Czolgosz throws the left hand but The Diamond avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leon Czolgosz will probably get the nod.
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.
Czolgosz closes the distance and clinches up with The Diamond, looking for a takedown. Czolgosz pushes The Diamond against the cage but The Diamond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Czolgosz closes the distance and clinches up with The Diamond, looking for a takedown. Czolgosz pushes The Diamond against the cage but The Diamond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Czolgosz 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.
Czolgosz misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Diamond enables Czolgosz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Diamond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Czolgosz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz wants to control from the top but The Diamond keeps moving.
Czolgosz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czolgosz wants to control from the top but The Diamond keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Diamond wants to sweep here but Czolgosz controlling him for the moment.
Czolgosz stops The Diamond from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leon Czolgosz.
Czolgosz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Czolgosz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czolgosz misses with a shot to the body
and The Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz tries for a takedown but The Diamond circles away easily
and The Diamond counters with a nice body kick.
Czolgosz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Czolgosz trying to pass the guard but The Diamond defending well.
Czolgosz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz is pressing down on The Diamond's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Diamond is holding on for now.
Czolgosz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Czolgosz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Czolgosz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Czolgosz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Czolgosz!
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energy
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hype
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