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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by FAME. Stalker has chosen Keelhauled as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
40 - 12 - 0 |
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215 lbs
25 - 10 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stalker scores with a nice strike.
Stalker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stalker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalker is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Stalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stalker's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs is pushing down on Stalker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stalker is fighting to maintain full guard but Diggs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stalker is looking to improve his position.
Stalker moves into full guard.
Diggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stalker's head.
Diggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalker is keeping the position for now.
Stalker working a defensive guard here.
Diggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs postures up and lands a big shot to Stalker's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalker wants to control but Diggs passes easily into half guard.
Diggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stalker defending well though.
Diggs working over Stalker with some ground and pound. Stalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggs.
Stalker trying to control here.
Stalker gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stalker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Stalker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Diggs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diggs is looking to control Stalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diggs avoid being mounted?
Diggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stalker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stalker prevents Diggs from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs controlling the position for now.
Stalker wants to take a breather but Diggs is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalker. Stalker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Stalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalker throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stalker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diggs scores with a kick to the body.
Stalker lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs moves away from the strike by Stalker.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stalker at a distance.
Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Stalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs misses with a few strikes there.
Stalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
Stalker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker misses with a body shot.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Stalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalker throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stalker.
Stalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a shoot takedown. Stalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diggs defends it easily.
Stalker trying to keep a closed guard but Diggs is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs wants to control from the top but Stalker keeps moving.
Diggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diggs postures up and lands a big shot to Stalker's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs works over Stalker with some ground and pound from guard.
Diggs is working Stalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diggs wants to pass the guard but Stalker is keeping the position.
Diggs throwing strikes from guard but Stalker blocks nicely.
Diggs cracks Stalker with a solid left hand.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moses Diggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stalker, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalker is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diggs!
Stalker avoids the attempt from Diggs to control.
Stalker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stalker punching from mount but Diggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
Stalker punching from mount but Diggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stalker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diggs's face.
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 Moses Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stalker misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker misses with a low kick as Diggs jumps back.
Stalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggs pushes Stalker away with a front kick.
Stalker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggs.
Diggs postures up and lands a big shot to Stalker's brow.
Stalker wants to stand and escape but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs stopping the sweep attempt from Stalker.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker 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.
Stalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diggs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Diggs slips nicely into half guard.
Diggs wants to free his trapped foot but Stalker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stalker gets full guard.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnnie Stalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stalker has his foot on Diggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
Stalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stalker's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs is looking to advance position but Stalker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stalker trying to control but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lands a big elbow.
Diggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stalker unloads with some shots from mount but Diggs bucks and avoids them well.
Stalker controlling his opponent.
Diggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diggs working to try and regain half guard.
Diggs is working hard here to advance position.
Stalker with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stalker unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
Stalker is landing with some decent strikes but Diggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stalker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diggs has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stalker's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs is trying to maintain the position but Stalker is very close to passing his half guard.
Stalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnnie Stalker.
I think Diggs 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Diggs!
Moses Diggs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am a baaaaaaaaaaaad man!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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