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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Justice with an uppercut!
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Matt Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Justice counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Matt Diaz has been cut.
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Justice there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justice throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Justice's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Justice is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Justice defends it.
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.
Diaz trying to advance position but Justice counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz pushing down on Justice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Justice knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Justice won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Justice is working away.
Justice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Justice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Justice.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Justice down.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Justice's defenses.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz 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.
Matt Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Diaz's cut.
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.
Justice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Justice.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz motions for Justice to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Justice throws a one two combo.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Justice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Justice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justice but Justice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Justice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
Justice defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice tries to clinch up.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Justice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Justice explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Justice checks it.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Diaz throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Justice tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justice connects with a solid leg kick.
Justice stuffs the takedown.
Justice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnny Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Matt Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Justice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Justice. That did some damage!
Justice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Justice scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Justice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Diaz's cut.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Justice connects with a crisp jab.
Justice scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Justice throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Justice defends it nicely.
Diaz takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justice, right into the meat.
Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lunges at Justice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Justice's hand.
Justice avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Justice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Justice under the eye.
Justice misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Justice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Justice.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Justice sprawls well.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Justice. Justice obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Justice is having none of it.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Justice defends the submission attempt.
Justice is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matt Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justice won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Justice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice actively working from the bottom here.
Johnny Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Justice is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Justice lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Justice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Justice scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Justice moved away.
Justice drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Justice is looking for the KO!
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Justice finish him?
Justice moves in close and cracks Diaz with a massive right hand! Diaz, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Justice!
Johnny Justice took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Big Kabosh for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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