Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego misses the jab.
Kai throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Kai.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
It appears Kai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kai. Diego shrugs it off though. #T1#
Kai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Diego clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Diego is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Kai is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Kai can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego closes the distance but Kai moves to the side
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target.
Kai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Diego tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Kai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Diego rushes Kai and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Kai letting Diego take a breather here.
Kai working aggressively here.
A short left from Diego.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai blocking some punches.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
Diego is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego'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.
#R2#
Kai connects with a body shot.
Kai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai slips a jab from Diego.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
Kai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego jabs at Kai's body.#T1#
Diego swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Kai.
Kai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kai checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kai connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kai. That snapped Diego's head back.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Diego digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego avoids the body shot from Kai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Kai's defenses.
Diego thows a leg kick but Kai checks it
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Kai throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Kai counters with a crisp one two that drops Diego! Kai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diego to his feet! Diego is in big trouble!
Kai drops Diego with a huge uppercut! Diego drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kai is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Don Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'Win or lose this was my last one, sadly my body is to worn down and I've been feeling different for years now. If I can't be the best, brain damage isn't worth it, I love you all, thanks to Syn and Kai for the fight, The Diego name will live on, I will train my family and team.'.

Event: UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
A good leg kick by Diego.
Perry looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Perry avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Perry misses.
Perry looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perry wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
We've been informed that Perry has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Perry connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Perry and move into the clinch.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Perry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Perry's defenses.
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Perry 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.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Perry.
Perry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego is looking to slow Perry down with leg kicks.
Diego misses with the combination. #T2#
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!
Perry connects with a looping right hand.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Perry avoids the head kick by Diego.
A slow jab from Perry misses its intended target.
Diego throws a low kick but Perry avoids it.
Perry counters with a body kick.
Perry jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Perry's leg but Perry calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Perry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Perry should have avoided that one.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego throws a low kick but Perry avoids it.
Perry misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perry checks a leg kick. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Perry finds it's target.
Perry is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Diego moves out of range as Perry throws a body kick.
Perry lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Perry had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Perry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perry defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perry checks a low kick from Diego.
Perry swinging wildly here.
Perry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego throws a head kick but Perry moves out of range. #T4#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
Diego cracks Perry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Perry.
Perry misses with a hook.
Perry works Diego's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Perry scores with a jab to the head.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
Perry steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Diego tenderised Perry's leg. Perry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego misses with a hook.
Perry cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego throws a quick counter head kick but Perry was just out of range.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duane Perry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perry.
Perry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego is looking to chop away at Perry's legs.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego tries a low kick but Perry avoids it.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perry avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perry.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Perry lands.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry misses with a looping right.
Perry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Perry's front leg but catches the back leg as Perry tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego connects with a leg kick. Perry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perry throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Perry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Perry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a push kick but Perry slaps the foot to one side.
Perry swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perry scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Diego cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego cracks Perry with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Perry counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Perry to acknowledge the strikes.
Perry throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Perry lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the cage and back into range.
Diego lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Perry is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego lands a body shot.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perry missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Perry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego lunges at Perry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perry's hand.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Duane Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry. #T3#
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.
Perry's corner calls for a 1-2. Perry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diego crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perry - the referee stops the clock and Diego gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perry. Diego manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Perry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Perry digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Perry connects with a body shot.
Perry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perry checks a leg kick.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Perry lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perry.
Perry throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Perry only half commits. #T4#
Diego throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Perry.
Perry fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.
Diego throws a low kick but Perry avoids it.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perry throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Perry motions for Diego to come forward. Perry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Perry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perry takes one to the chin there.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Perry blocks a head kick by Diego.
Perry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Perry finds it's target.
Perry blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry scoring well with a low kick there.
Perry connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Perry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry scores with a push kick.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego jabs Perry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Perry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Perry throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego misses the body punch
and Perry counters with a series of strikes. Diego will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perry.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Perry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perry.
Don Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duane Perry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Perry swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
Perry checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Perry's head back.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Perry jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perry scores with a kick to the body.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perry.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
Perry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Diego backs off Perry throws a huge counter combo but Diego manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Diego misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Jab from Perry.
Perry blocks the body kick.
Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perry will feel that in the morning.
Diego throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Perry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Perry scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Perry is looking to score with low kicks.
As Perry tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Perry manages to avoid the attempt.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Perry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diego takes a step back to recover.
Diego thows a leg kick but Perry checks it #TD2#
and Perry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Diego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perry pulls his head out easily.
Diego missing with punches from the bottom.
Perry is nestled in close to Diego, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perry is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duane Perry.
Well Perry 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Perry!
Don Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'That's my belt, rematch please. I be back very soon better I'm sorry.'.

Event: Ascension 0715
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Diego lands a jab.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arnold's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Arnold's ribs.
Arnold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Arnold on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnold circles away.
Arnold throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Arnold throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Arnold drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Arnold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arnold sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Arnold tries to clinch up.
Arnold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Diego clinches up with Arnold and pushes him back against the cage.
Arnold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Arnold's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Arnold's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Diego misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold working aggressively here.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diego tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #T3#
Diego looking to stall.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Arnold gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Diego has Arnold pressed against the cage.
Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Arnold is working Diego over against the cage.
Good body shot from Diego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnold blocks a body shot from Diego.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Diego lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Arnold has managed to clinch.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Arnold avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Arnold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arnold digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Arnold tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Arnold blocks it.
Arnold tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego tries to stall but Arnold uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
A short right from Arnold on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego blocking some punches.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Diego prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Diego misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego pushes Arnold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Arnold lands a right hand.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold blocks a body shot from Diego.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Arnold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Arnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Arnold throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego clobbers Arnold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Arnold.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Arnold.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arnold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.#CL#
Diego drives through and clinches with Arnold against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Diego misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T1#
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Still in the clinch, Arnold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Arnold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego blocks a body shot from Arnold. #T2#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Arnold avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold lands a right hand.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benedict Arnold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Arnold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Diego working aggressively here.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Diego is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with some punches.
Arnold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Arnold throws a head punch that misses.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnold working aggressively here.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arnold gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Arnold pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Arnold works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnold works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Arnold working aggressively here.
A short right from Arnold.
Diego blocking some punches.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Arnold. #ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Arnold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diego with a big uppercut! Diego tries to clinch up but Arnold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Diego to the mat! Diego covers up and Arnold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benedict Arnold!
Benedict Arnold is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Benedict Arnold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Don Diego spoke after the fight, saying 'That's my belt, rematch please. I be back very soon better I'm sorry.'.

Event: Ascension 0701
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Stern looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Stern pulls guard.
Diego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern is trying to control the position but Diego postures up. #SUB2#
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diego passes into half guard.
Stern has a hand on Diego's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diego takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stern bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Diego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stern doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stern manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diego seems keen to control Stern's posture.#T2#
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern postures up.
Diego has control of Stern's left arm, preventing Stern from doing any damage.
Stern wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #SUB#
Diego looking for a guillotine here but Stern defends easily.
Stern content to stall in guard here.
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diego's guard.
Stern is thwarting Diego's attempts to control the position.
Stern trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diego regains half guard.#SUB2#
Diego is defending against the submission attempts here by Stern. #SUB2#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Diego is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stern is looking to pass Diego's guard but actually Diego recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Diego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern won't allow Diego to get back to his feet.
Diego can't keep his opponent in guard - Stern advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stern's head.
Diego digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Donk. Diego catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Stern misses with a head kick.
As Stern tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Stern manages to avoid the attempt.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diego throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Diego cracks Stern with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Diego misses.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern. #T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Diego is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stern is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diego to the mat. Diego regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stern postures up.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diego pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stern with a nice head shot there.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stern slips nicely into half guard.
Diego wants to control but Stern is keeping busy.
Stern moves nicely into side control.
Diego is looking for a sweep.
Diego regains half guard.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diego is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diego keeps working.
Diego is looking to get back to full guard here but Stern has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diego tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Stern is controlling the position.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Stern is controlling the position.
Diego wants to control but Stern postures up.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diego prevents Stern from moving into mount.
Diego gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diego won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
Diego tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern trying to control the pace.
Diego is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Stern is working for a kimura but Diego is defending it quite comfortably.
Diego wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Jab by Stern.
Stern fails with the takedown.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Stern is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stern working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Stern has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Stern has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stern tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diego's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura here.
Stern tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego won't allow Stern to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Diego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
Stern is taking a breather. Diego 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.
Stern is pressing down on Diego's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diego is holding on for now.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego is trying to control but can't.
Diego keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diego is trying to control but can't.
Diego is looking to improve his position.
Stern perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diego is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diego desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diego is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diego avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Stern's head.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Don Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego stuns Stern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Diego just leaning against Stern, taking a breather.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego holds him up against the cage and eventually Stern drops back down to his feet.
Stern misses with an elbow over the top.
Stern blocking some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Stern slows down the pace here.
Stern blocking some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern misses with an elbow over the top.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Stern prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
Stern throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego. #T3#
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Stern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stern is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego is looking to wear down Stern with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Diego wants to clinch.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Nice shot by Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern moves away from the strike by Diego.
Stern scores with a hook.
Stern avoids the body shot from Diego.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego had his way with Howard Stern in that round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Stern slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego checks a low kick from Stern.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Stern tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern 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.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Stern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Stern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Stern throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Stern with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Stern is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stern just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Diego working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stern manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Diego gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stern or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stern is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Don Diego took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Diego throws a nice head kick!
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Diego settles back down.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr avoids them all with ease.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Donk. Diego catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Diego.
Sturd Jr jabs at Diego's body.
Diego closes the distance but Sturd Jr moves to the side
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.#T2##TD2#
Sturd Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego trying to control the position.
Sturd Jr is fighting to break Diego's control of his arms but Diego is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diego is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diego looking to control.
Sturd Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diego looking to control.
Diego managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Sturd Jr is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Sturd Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturd Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. #BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.#TD2#
Sturd Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diego on his heels. He'll look to pass Diego's guard now, I'm sure.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Diego is trying to control the position but Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Diego thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diego throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego jabs at Sturd Jr's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Sturd Jr scores with a push kick.
Sturd Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Sturd Jr seems unphased.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Diego tries to sprawl out of it but Sturd Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturd Jr.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
Sturd Jr connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Jab from Diego.
Sturd Jr shoots in and drives through. Diego sprawls well.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diego is trying to defend but Sturd Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Sturd Jr tries to pass to full mount but Diego defends it.
Diego wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sturd Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Diego is trying to stand back up but Sturd Jr is controlling him
Diego trying to control here.
Diego is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr stalling.
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 Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Diego missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Diego throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Diego stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Sturd Jr's defenses. #T1#
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego backing away here, and Sturd Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Diego.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Diego connects with a right hand. Sturd Jr shakes it off.
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!
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Sturd Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diego tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sturd Jr gets his hands free as Diego looks to control.
The referee is taking a good look at Diego as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr is not going to allow Diego to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Sturd Jr punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sturd Jr loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diego hold on?
Diego trying to control but not successfully.
Diego is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sturd Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sturd Jr biding his time, controlling Diego.
Sturd Jr keeps control of the position as Diego tries to break free.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sturd Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sturd Jr tries to keep control of the position but Diego is staying busy.
Diego wants to control his opponent's hands but Sturd Jr gets his hands free.
Sturd Jr loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diego hold on?
Sturd Jr lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego rolls, trying to escape but Sturd Jr keeps control of the position.
Diego trying to control the hands but Sturd Jr won't let him.
Diego is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sturd Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jason Sturd Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr'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.
#R4#
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego wants to clinch
and Sturd Jr counters with a big head kick but Diego shrugs it off.
Sturd Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Sturd Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Sturd Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diego really felt that one!#T1#
Diego throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Diego.
Sturd Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the cage and back into range.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Sturd Jr's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Sturd Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Sturd Jr throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2##TD2#
Sturd Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Diego's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diego is trying to keep Sturd Jr in close.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturd Jr controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Diego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Sturd Jr stays in close to Diego's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diego swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Diego tries to clinch up
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sturd Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sturd Jr. Diego shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr lands with a right hand.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Sturd Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturd Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sturd Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Sturd Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diego lands a head kick. Sturd Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr motions for Diego to come forward. Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego digs a right hand into Sturd Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturd Jr's gas tank.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sturd Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sturd Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands a body punch.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.#T3#
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturd Jr 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.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Don Diego took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: Ascension 0527
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Lockyer takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Lockyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Lockyer is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Lockyer. #CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. #BC#
Lockyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Lockyer avoids it.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lockyer throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lockyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lockyer missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockyer sets himself, and Diego steps forward looking for the clinch! Lockyer avoids it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego takes one to the chin there.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lockyer at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Diego.#T1#
Lockyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego fakes the leg kick and cracks Lockyer in the body.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Lockyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lockyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lockyer blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from Lockyer finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lockyer.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lockyer.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Lockyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lockyer.
Lockyer lands a slapping body shot. #T2##CL2#
Diego forces Lockyer back against the cage and clinches.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lockyer up against the cage.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lockyer tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the cage.
Diego presses Lockyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lockyer blocking some punches.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lockyer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Lockyer avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego working aggressively here. #BC#
Lockyer breaks from the clinch.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Lockyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego punishes Lockyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Lockyer slips the punch.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Lockyer misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Lockyer down.
Diego sizes up Lockyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.
Diego lands the left hand.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lockyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lockyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lockyer throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing. #T4#
Lockyer throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Lockyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Lockyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Diego misses.
Lockyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lockyer misses the jab.
Diego lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lockyer throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Lockyer only half commits.
Lockyer misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockyer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Lockyer walks into a jab.
Diego defending well as Lockyer loads up on a big left hand.
Lockyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Lockyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego with a hook.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Lockyer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lockyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
No joy there for Lockyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Lockyer misses its target.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lockyer.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Don Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Lockyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Good shot there by Diego.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Lockyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Lockyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockyer.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diego.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego cracks Lockyer with a good jab.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lockyer.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lockyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego sizes up Lockyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Lockyer. Those never looked like landing.
Diego cracks Lockyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Diego forces Lockyer back against the cage and clinches.
Lockyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lockyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Lockyer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards. #T3#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Lockyer avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Lockyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Lockyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego tries to work over Lockyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lockyer is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lockyer has his back to the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego tries to work over Lockyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lockyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Diego is working Lockyer over against the cage.
Diego just leaning against Lockyer, taking a breather.
Lockyer blocks an uppercut.
Lockyer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
A bit of stalling here from Diego.
Lockyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockyer can't break the clinch.
Lockyer tries a body shot but Diego blocks it. #T4#
Lockyer tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego prevents Lockyer from breaking the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lockyer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lockyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
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!
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lockyer or not.
Lockyer misses with the head strike.
Lockyer is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Lockyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lockyer in his tracks. #CL2#
Diego clinches.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lockyer tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Lockyer back against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lockyer throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego. #ROC2#
Lockyer is rocked!
Don Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego pushes Lockyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lockyer blocks a body shot from Diego. #KD2#
Diego drops Lockyer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lockyer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Lockyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego throws a big uppercut that drops Lockyer! More strikes from Diego and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lockyer lies dazed against the cage as Diego celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Don Diego said 'I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: AD431: Fighters in armor
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Camacho misses with a double jab #CL#
and Diego holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Diego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camachos head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Camacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Camacho tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
A hook to the body from Diego. #T1##BC2#
Camacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camacho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Diego pushes Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Diego dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Camacho is working Diego over against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Nice cross by Diego.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Camacho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Camacho keeps the fight on the outside.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Camacho throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Camacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
Diego tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it.
Camacho feints a counter leg kick.
Diego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camacho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Camacho connects with a combination that backs up Diego into the cage. Camacho lands a flurry of punches that gets past Diego's guard. Diego is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Camacho bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Camacho!
Miguel Camacho is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Miguel Camacho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Don Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's my belt, rematch please. I be back very soon better I'm sorry.'.

Event: AD424: Future is not too far
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donnelly thuds his shin into the meat of Diego's side.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Donnelly jabs at Diego's body.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donnelly scores with a head kick. Diego tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego pushes Donnelly away with a front kick.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donnelly.
Donnelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Donnelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donnelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Donnelly.
Donnelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego wants to counter the offense by Donnelly and move into the clinch position.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Diego clinches up against the cage.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Donnelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Donnelly tries to tie him up.
Donnelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Donnelly misses with some punches.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego is trying to stall.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donnelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Diego misses.
Donnelly blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Donnelly blocks the leg kick.
Donnelly blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Diego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Donnelly lands.
Diego cracks Donnelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donnelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Diego scores with a head kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Donnelly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donnelly.
Donnelly wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Donnelly throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Donnelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donnelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donnelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego misses with the head strike. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego keeps control of Donnelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head.
Diego works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego wants to clinch up but Donnelly keeps it at a distance.
Donnelly tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donnelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Donnelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Donnelly throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
Donnelly throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
A jab from Diego misses.
Donnelly is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Donnelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego tries to clinch but Donnelly is having none of it.
Donnelly defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Donnelly tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Donnelly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Donnelly blocks it well.
Diego misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Donnelly manages to break the clinch.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Donnelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Donnelly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Donnelly moved out of range.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Donnelly wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donnelly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diego tries to clinch but Donnelly is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donnelly throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Diego clinches up against the cage.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Diego has Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
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!
Donnelly blocks a body shot from Diego.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Donnelly lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego misses with a hook. Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diego takes a swing at Donnelly's ribcage but misses.
Donnelly tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Donnelly throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Donnelly shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Donnelly misses
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly motions for Diego to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Donnelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donnelly misses with a straight right.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego throws a right hand that Donnelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Donnelly also avoids with ease.
Donnelly looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego feints and then cracks Donnelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donnelly down.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego throws a body punch but Donnelly moves out of range.
Diego throws a leg kick but Donnelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Donnelly does it's job there.
Diego tries to work over Donnelly's front leg with a kick but Donnelly checks it.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Donnelly pushes him away.
Diego wants to clinch up but Donnelly keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Donnelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Donnelly gets tackled into the cage by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donnelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Donnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Brian Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Donnelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Donnelly misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Don Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Diego. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Donnelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Diego tenderised Donnelly's leg. Donnelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego misses with a hook.
Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donnelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego catches Donnelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Donnelly throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.#T4#
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donnelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Donnelly manages to break the clinch.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donnelly.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donnelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Donnelly wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donnelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Diego backs away, Donnelly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donnelly wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Donnelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donnelly is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Donnelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Donnelly's head.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donnelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donnelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. #T1#
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
Diego blocking some punches.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego prevents Donnelly from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Donnelly.
Diego dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Donnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Diego misses.
Donnelly throws a quick counter head kick but Diego was just out of range.
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego misses with a low kick as Donnelly jumps back.
Donnelly lands a front kick.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Donnelly throws a quick counter head kick but Diego was just out of range.
Diego lands a jab to Donnelly's midsection.
Diego throws a hook but Donnelly blocks it.#T2#
Diego lands a nice hook to Donnelly's body. Donnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donnelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donnelly cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Donnelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donnelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws a leg kick but Donnelly checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Donnelly's head.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Donnelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donnelly in his tracks.
Donnelly throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Donnelly sets himself, and Diego steps forward looking for the clinch! Donnelly avoids it this time.
Donnelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Donnelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donnelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego thumps Donnelly with a low kick.
Diego cracks the inside of Donnelly's front leg.
Donnelly misses with a body kick.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Donnelly's shoulder, as Donnelly tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donnelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Donnelly throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely. #T4#
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Donnelly is just out of range.#CL2#
Diego has Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donnelly's efforts to push away.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Donnelly avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donnelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Donnelly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Donnelly misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego is leaning against Donnelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donnelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donnelly needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Donnelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donnelly under the eye.
Donnelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diego.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donnelly's calf.
Donnelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Donnelly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Donnelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Donnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donnelly jabs at Diego's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Donnelly throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Donnelly in a clinch.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Diego prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Diego stalling in the clinch but Donnelly improves position.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donnelly is keeping busy.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donnelly stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Donnelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donnelly throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donnelly.
Donnelly slips under a jab.
Donnelly scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donnelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Donnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego throws a leg kick but Donnelly moved away.
Donnelly looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donnelly. That did some damage!#T3#
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donnelly cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donnelly wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Donnelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego lands a jab to Donnelly's midsection.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Diego throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
Donnelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donnelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donnelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Donnelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego. #T4#
Donnelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Donnelly.
Donnelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches Donnelly up against the cage.
Diego stalls.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donnelly's efforts to push away.#BC#
Donnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donnelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donnelly misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego wants to slow Donnelly down by chopping away at his legs.
Donnelly throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego throws a low kick but Donnelly moves out of range easily.
Donnelly throws a big counter combination but Diego scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Donnelly's head but Donnelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego moves out of range as Donnelly throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Diego 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.
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Diego slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Diego lands a jab.
Diego slips under a jab from Donnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Diego swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donnelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Donnelly throws a front kick that sends Diego stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Donnelly. #T1#
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Diego catches Donnelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donnelly cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego cracks Donnelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego tries to clinch but Donnelly moves out of range.
Diego has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donnelly.
Donnelly wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Donnelly backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donnelly throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donnelly.
Donnelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Donnelly moves his leg out of the way.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donnelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Donnelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego connects with the punch.
Brian Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Donnelly finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Diego with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego clobbers Donnelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donnelly throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Donnelly's shoulder, as Donnelly tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Donnelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Donnelly lands.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donnelly tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donnelly's efforts to push away.#BC#
Donnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donnelly doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Donnelly moves out of range easily.
Donnelly throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Diego misses the jab.
Donnelly jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Donnelly.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donnelly.
Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Donnelly down.
Donnelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Donnelly's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Donnelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donnelly cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Donnelly is just out of range.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donnelly's head backwards.
Donnelly throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Diego.
Diego avoids the head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly sets himself, and Diego steps forward looking for the clinch! Donnelly avoids it this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Donnelly cracks the inside of Diego's front leg.
Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Diego.
Donnelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Don Diego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Don Diego said 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
The defeated Brian Donnelly had this to say: 'Well shit.'.

Event: AD418: Whole new level
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Diego is looking to slow Donnelly down with leg kicks.
Donnelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego staying out of range there.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Donnelly connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donnelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donnelly throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego thumps Donnelly with a low kick.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Donnelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donnelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Donnelly there.
Donnelly misses with a wild body shot.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Donnelly just manages to avoid it.
Donnelly throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Donnelly!
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donnelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly ducks right into an uppercut from Diego.
Donnelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donnelly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diego blocks the body kick. #CL#
Diego clinches.
Donnelly lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly is struggling to control the position.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Donnelly - that landed with a thud.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donnelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Donnelly takes a shot to the head.
Diego blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a body punch.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diego up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Donnelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Donnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donnelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Donnelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Donnelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Donnelly lands a slapping body shot.
Donnelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego is looking to chop away at Donnelly's legs.
Some wild striking there from Donnelly. #T3#
A jab from Donnelly does it's job there.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Donnelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donnelly throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donnelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diego cracks Donnelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donnelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Donnelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Donnelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Donnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Donnelly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donnelly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diego makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Donnelly scores with a push kick.
Donnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Donnelly throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Donnelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donnelly.
Diego slips a straight right by Donnelly.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Donnelly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Donnelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego throws a leg kick but Donnelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donnelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly looks to land a combination. Diego sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Donnelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego lands with a right hand.
Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donnelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Donnelly lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnelly misses the jab.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donnelly misses with a body kick.
Diego slips under a jab.
Donnelly moves out of range as Diego throws a body kick.
Brian Donnelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Donnelly's knee but Donnelly avoids it well.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Donnelly tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Donnelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donnelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donnelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donnelly checks it well.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donnelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donnelly throws out a powerful jab.
Donnelly checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego checks a low kick from Donnelly.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Donnelly delivers a nice body kick.
Diego swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Donnelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donnelly lands a jab.
Diego looks for the body kick but Donnelly saw that one coming.
Donnelly connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
Donnelly tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Donnelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donnelly.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Diego defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donnelly! But no joy.#T3#
Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Donnelly off the cage and back into range.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Donnelly circles away.
Donnelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donnelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donnelly scores with a hook.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Donnelly feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down. #CL#
Diego clinches.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donnelly misses with a two punch combination.
Donnelly connects with a crisp jab.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly misses with a few strikes there.
It appears Diego was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Diego throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diego scores with the left hand. Donnelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donnelly looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donnelly throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Donnelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Diego has Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Donnelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Donnelly misses its intended target.
Diego misses with a looping left.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Donnelly back into the cage.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Donnelly controls the action.
Diego has Donnelly pressed against the cage, preventing Donnelly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Donnelly breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Donnelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits.
Diego takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Donnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donnelly checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego tests Donnelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donnelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donnelly connects with the punch.
Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Diego is looking to slow Donnelly down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Donnelly's head.
A nice left hand lands by Donnelly.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donnelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donnelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donnelly only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donnelly. Donnelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donnelly.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego cracks the inside of Donnelly's front leg.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Diego misses with a hook. Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
Donnelly walks into a straight right hand from Diego.#CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donnelly lands a left hand.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
A short left from Donnelly.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
Diego has Donnelly pressed against the cage, preventing Donnelly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Donnelly working aggressively here.
Diego is working Donnelly over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Donnelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Donnelly's ribcage. Donnelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donnelly throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donnelly.
Donnelly looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocking some punches.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donnelly's efforts to push away.#T1#
Donnelly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Donnelly is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short uppercut from Diego.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly misses with some punches.
Donnelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Diego rushes Donnelly and presses him up against the cage.
Donnelly is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego prevents Donnelly from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donnelly prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Donnelly cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donnelly checks it well.
Donnelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range and Diego settles back down. #T3#
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Donnelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donnelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Donnelly throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Donnelly misses with a straight left.
Diego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Donnelly manages to circle out of the way.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Donnelly slips the punch.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Donnelly breaks away and moves out of range.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Donnelly misses
and Diego counters with a leg kick.
Donnelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Donnelly dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tries a low kick but Donnelly avoids it.#T4#
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego checks a low kick from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Donnelly misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego is looking to clinch but Donnelly is avoiding it.
Donnelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Diego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donnelly looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Donnelly's ribs.
Donnelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Donnelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego had his way with Brian Donnelly in that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly connects with a jab.
Donnelly lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donnelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donnelly flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.
Donnelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly swinging wildly here.
Donnelly misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Donnelly staying out of range there.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donnelly throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego blocks a jab.
Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Donnelly catches Diego right on the button with a cross.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Donnelly down.
Diego thumps Donnelly with a low kick.
Diego stuns Donnelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range.
Donnelly misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diego throws a front kick that sends Donnelly stumbling back into the cage.
Donnelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Donnelly is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Donnelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Donnelly settles back down.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Donnelly and move into the clinch.#CL#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donnelly is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Donnelly is trying to break free.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donnelly's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Donnelly should have avoided that one.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Diego throws out a loose jab but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Donnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Donnelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Donnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Donnelly throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donnelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donnelly thumps Diego with a low kick.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donnelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Donnelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Donnelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donnelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Donnelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donnelly scores with a nice head shot.
Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
Donnelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Donnelly throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego slips under a jab.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Donnelly.
I think Donnelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Donnelly!
Brian Donnelly is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Brian Donnelly gave a big smile as he said '*to audience* Who liked what they saw here tonight? Who wants to see more fights like this?! I bring the heat, I bring the pain, NO ONE CAN STAND WITH ME!!!!!'.
In defeat, Don Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'WOW, rematch please.'.

Event: AD412: Noend
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Hessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches Hessler up against the cage.
Hessler wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Hessler.
Diego presses Hessler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Hessler throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Hessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Hessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
I was talking to Hessler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Diego lands an uppercut.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego cracks Hessler with a nice body shot.
Hessler misses with some punches.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hessler is breathing heavily.
A short left from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Diego.
Hessler misses with a body punch. #T2#
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hesslers head.
Hessler takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego presses Hessler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Hessler lands a nice uppercut.
Hessler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hessler takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Hessler trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hessler into the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hessler backwards. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Hessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Hessler controls his hands.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler takes a shot to the head.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Hessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Hessler controls the action.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego gets through Hessler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hessler is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Diego tries to work over Hessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Diego misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Oh Hessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego is working Hessler over against the cage.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Diego is working Hessler over against the cage.
Hessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Hessler controls his hands.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego pushes Hessler against the cage. Diego is working some dirty boxing. Diego pushes off with a quick right hook! Hessler goes down! Hessler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diego moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Don Diego made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
Clinton Hessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Legend.'.

Event: AD406: New Year's Eve 2016
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Donnelly shakes him off and moves away.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donnelly has time to react.
Diego throws a body punch but Donnelly moves out of range.
A punch combination from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Diego rushes Donnelly and presses him up against the cage.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Diego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head.
Donnelly cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Donnelly. That snapped Diego's head back.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Donnelly tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Donnelly breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donnelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego is looking to slow Donnelly down with leg kicks.
Diego defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Diego was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Diego.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Donnelly circles away.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diego moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Donnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Diego.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donnelly lands a front kick.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donnelly.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donnelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donnelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donnelly works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donnelly quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Donnelly lands with a good body shot.
Donnelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Donnelly is out of range. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Donnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Diego replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Donnelly blocks it well.
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donnelly.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Diego walks into a straight right hand from Donnelly.
Donnelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Donnelly lands but Diego takes it in his stride.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donnelly motions for Diego to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Donnelly misses. #T4#
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Donnelly's belly button to the back.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Diego clinches up with Donnelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.
Donnelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Donnelly into the cage.
Donnelly lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Donnelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donnelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Diego.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a body shot but Donnelly blocks it.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donnelly.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego presses Donnelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego 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.
#R2#
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donnelly tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donnelly rather than just go for the knockout.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.#CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #BC#
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donnelly throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.#CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Donnelly against the cage.
Diego tries a body shot but Donnelly blocks it. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Brian Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
An inside leg kick from Donnelly misses.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donnelly momentarily.
Diego blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego throws a push kick but Donnelly slaps the foot to one side.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Donnelly!
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donnelly lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Donnelly as he checks the leg kick.
Donnelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donnelly swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Donnelly swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donnelly.
Diego throws a hook but Donnelly avoids it easily.
Diego has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donnelly.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Donnelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donnelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donnelly lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Donnelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Diego scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch. #T2#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donnelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Donnelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Donnelly tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Donnelly is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Donnelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Donnelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC#
Donnelly manages to break the clinch.
Donnelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego throws a body punch but Donnelly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Donnelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donnelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Donnelly misses the jab.
Donnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Donnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donnelly throws out the jab.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donnelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donnelly motions for Diego to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donnelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donnelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donnelly avoids a kick to the body.
Donnelly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Donnelly throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Donnelly.
Diego throws a body punch but Donnelly moves out of range.
Diego pushes Donnelly away with a front kick.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Donnelly's head.
Donnelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range and Diego settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Donnelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donnelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donnelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donnelly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.#CL2#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donnelly tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the cage.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Diego pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Donnelly prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Diego moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Donnelly throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Donnelly sees coming a mile off.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donnelly.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
Donnelly lands a jab to the head.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donnelly throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Donnelly pushes him away.
Donnelly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diego.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch there but Donnelly circles away.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donnelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brian Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donnelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donnelly at a distance.
Donnelly throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Donnelly is just out of range.
Diego cracks the inside of Donnelly's front leg.
Donnelly throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Donnelly lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Diego slams his shin into Donnelly's torso.#T3#
Diego scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donnelly scores with a head kick.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Diego catches Donnelly right on the button with a cross.
Diego connects with a jab.
Donnelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donnelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donnelly takes a step back to recover.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego looks for the body kick but Donnelly saw that one coming.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Donnelly circles away.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donnelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diego blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Diego blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Diego.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Donnelly delivers a nice body kick.
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego tries to clinch but Donnelly is having none of it.
Donnelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Donnelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donnelly if he has to take too many more of those.
Donnelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Don Diego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donnelly 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.
Donnelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Post fight, Don Diego took to the microphone: 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
The defeated Brian Donnelly had this to say: 'Well shit.'.

Event: CEC 487
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steam.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steam doesn't seem phased though.
Steam tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steam connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Steam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses.
Steam looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Steam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Steam shakes him off and moves away.
Steam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Steam scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Steam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Steam sees coming a mile off.
Steam fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Steam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego pushes Steam away with a front kick.
Steam lands with a slapping head kick.
Steam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego flicks out a counter leg kick but Steam steps away.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Steam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steam scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Diego misses with a body kick.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego wants to counter the offense by Steam and move into the clinch position.
Steam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Steam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diego cracks the inside of Steam's front leg.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steam.
Steam misses with a straight right.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target. #T3#
Steam throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steam if he has to take too many more of those.
Steam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Steam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego tries to clinch but Steam moves out of range.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Steam shakes him off and moves away.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego moves out of range as Steam throws a body kick.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Steam stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.#T4#
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Steam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Diego tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Steam misses.
Steam lands with a shot to the body.
Steam misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Steam throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Steam lands with a right hand.
Steam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Steam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steam misses with a looping left.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Steam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
As Diego looks to move away, Steam throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Diego moves out of range as Steam throws a body kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steam was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Steam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego scores with a spinning back kick!
Diego takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steam, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Steam blocking some punches. #T1#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a body shot but Steam blocks it. #BC#
Steam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steam is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steam moves away.
Steam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steam misses with a head kick.
Steam tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steam throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Steam's front leg but catches the back leg as Steam tries to avoid it.
Steam lands a head kick. Diego smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steam misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Steam misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a low kick. #T2#
Steam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steam throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego tries to clinch up but Steam circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steam takes a step back to recover.
Diego lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Steam tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego digs a good hook to Steam's body.
Steam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Steam circles away.
Steam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Steam checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Steam looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Steam misses the target.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steam.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Diego forces Steam back against the cage and clinches.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Steam controls his hands.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steam blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steam tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Steam back against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steam misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steam misses with the head strike. #T4##BC#
Steam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego jabs at Steam's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steam digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Steam throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Diego digs a good body shot into Steam's ribs.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Steam moved out of range.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Steam throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Don Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego tries to land a body kick
and Steam counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steam misses with a straight right.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steam throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Diego'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steam takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Steam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Steam counters with a quick kick to the body but Diego blocks it.
Steam lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch lands to the side of Steam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steam misses with a hook.
Steam avoids a kick to the body.
Steam tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Steam misses with a double jab.
Diego takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steam.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steam.
Diego wants to counter the offense by Steam and move into the clinch position.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Steam ducks down to avoid it.
Steam will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A clash of legs there as Steam blocks the low kick.
Diego cracks Steam with a good jab.
Steam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Steam.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steam counters with a stiff right hand.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Good work by Steam as he checks the leg kick.
Steam scores with a nice head shot.
Steam throws a sloppy body shot
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steam lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego tries to clinch but Steam moves out of range.
Diego bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Steam counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Steam to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego moves away from the strike by Steam.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Diego swings for the body but Steam moves out of range.
Steam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steam.
Bronson Steam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Steam moves away and avoids it.
Steam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Diego.
Steam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steam throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Steam moved out of range.
Steam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steam ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steam throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Diego throws a low kick but Steam moves out of range easily.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Steam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Steam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Diego tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steam throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Steam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steam lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Steam on the inside.
Steam blocks an uppercut.
Steam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego taking a breather.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #ROC#
Diego is rocked!#T4##BC#
Steam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Steam finish him?
Steam checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a hook but Steam blocks it.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Steam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Steam scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego avoids the head kick by Steam.
Steam cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
The fighters circle, before Steam throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Diego's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Steam lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bronson Steam!
Bronson Steam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Don Diego spoke after the fight, saying 'WOW, rematch please.'.

Event: CEC 484
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reyes's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Reyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reyes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reyes. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Reyes moves into the clinch successfully.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diego misses with a body punch. #T1#
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Reyes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reyes lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Reyes lands a shot to the body.
Reyes lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Reyes with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reyes as Diego tries to tie him up.
Reyes blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reyes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego presses Reyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reyes is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reyes has his back to the cage.
Reyes tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Reyes lands with a left to the head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego blocks a body shot from Reyes.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms. #T3#
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Reyes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Reyes blocking some punches.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #T4#
Diego is pushing Reyes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego works on Reyes's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Diego is pushing Reyes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Diego.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Diego. #CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Reyes blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Reyes tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Reyes blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diego - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
A short uppercut from Reyes.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diego's face.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reyes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Reyes scores with a hook to the body.
Reyes lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Reyes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diego avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reyes tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.#T3#
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards. #ROC2#
Reyes is rocked!
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Diego.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Don Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego pushes Reyes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego works on Reyes's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reyes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reyes drops to his knees and Diego pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Post fight, an emotional Don Diego said 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: CEC 481
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harbor.
Harbor fails with a takedown attempt.
Harbor scores with a jab.
Harbor misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harbor misses with the combination.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Harbor.#T1#
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Harbor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego leaves Harbor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Harbor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harbor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Harbor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Harbor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Harbor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harbor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harbor, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Harbor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diego trying to control the position here.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Diego is keeping the position.
Harbor throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Diego trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
Diego controls Harbor momentarily but Harbor frees himself.
Harbor postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
Harbor won't allow Diego to sweep him here.
Harbor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diego has his hands on Harbor's head, controlling the position.
Diego is trying to keep Harbor in close.
Diego is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diego scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harbor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harbor misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harbor slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Harbor lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
Diego wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harbor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Harbor as he connects with a hook.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diego as he jumps to the side.
Harbor throws a big shot that misses.
Diego with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a double jab.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Harbor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Diego scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Harbor tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Don Diego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harbor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harbor throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Harbor.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harbor misses with a takedown
and Diego counters with a body kick that stops Harbor in his tracks momentarily.
Harbor cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Harbor misses with a straight right.
It looked like Diego was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harbor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harbor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harbor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Harbor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harbor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harbor.
James Harbor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harbor.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harbor.
Harbor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego misses with a combination #TD2#
and Harbor counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Diego manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harbor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harbor is trying to get back to full guard.
Harbor is not content to let Diego control the position.
Diego passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harbor tries to hold on but Diego postures up.#T4#
Diego controlling from mount.
Harbor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Diego seems content to control.
Harbor is looking to improve his position.
Harbor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harbor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Harbor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harbor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harbor stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Harbor's knee but Harbor avoids it well.
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Harbor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harbor shoots in but Diego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Harbor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Harbor throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range. #T1#
Harbor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harbor is out of range and Diego settles back down. #TD2#
Harbor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diego sprawls well initially but Harbor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diego moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harbor landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego pulls Harbor in close to prevent any damage.
Harbor trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Harbor looking to pass the guard.
Harbor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diego's head.
Don Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harbor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diego's head.
Harbor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harbor scoring with some ground and pound.
Diego is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diego trying to control the position.
Diego wants to stand but Harbor is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diego holds on and takes a little breather.
Harbor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diego has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harbor content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Harbor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harbor distracts Diego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harbor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harbor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diego being controlled here, momentarily.
James Harbor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diego controlling Harbor's posture.
Harbor cracks Diego with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB#
Diego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harbor distracts Diego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harbor working some strikes from top position.
Harbor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harbor trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego is trying to control the position but Harbor postures up.
Diego is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harbor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James Harbor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harbor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Harbor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harbor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Harbor!
A relieved looking James Harbor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Don Diego had this to say: 'WOW, rematch please.'.

Event: Syn 469 - Slinga vs Gymer
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kanitz lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanitz keeps control of Diego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Kanitz as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kanitz.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Kanitz has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego takes a swing at Kanitz's ribcage but misses.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kanitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.#T1#
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kanitz.
Diego slips a straight right by Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a leg kick #CL#
and Diego moves into the clinch.
Kanitz scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Kanitz has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kanitz. Diego shrugs it off though.
Kanitz lands with a nice body kick.
Kanitz misses with a body shot #CL#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kanitz digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Kanitz - that landed with a thud.
Kanitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kanitz has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Kanitz as the two fighters clinch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanitz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Kanitz lands a body shot.
A short right from Kanitz on the inside.
Kanitz scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego tries to break free but Kanitz pushes him back against the cage.
Diego tries to break free but Kanitz pushes him back against the cage.
Kanitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Kanitz is controlling him.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kanitz.
Diego has had enough of the clinch but Kanitz keeps him there for the moment.
Kanitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kanitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Kanitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A short left from Kanitz.
Kanitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanitz misses with a punch to the body.
Kanitz tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Kanitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kanitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanitz. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Kanitz saw it coming and moves away.
Kanitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego misses with the body kick
and Kanitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanitz throws out the jab.
Kanitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Kanitz pushes him off.
Diego throws a jab when Kanitz was well out of range.
Kanitz checks a leg kick.
Kanitz jabs at Diego's body.
Kanitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kanitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Diego tries to clinch there but Kanitz circles away. #CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Kanitz slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanitz.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Kanitz.
Diego slips a jab from Kanitz.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanitz is able to avoid easily.
Kanitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Kanitz.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Kanitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanitz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kanitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Kanitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Kanitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Kanitz slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kanitz! But no joy.
Kanitz lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Kanitz.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Kanitz avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego slips under a jab from Kanitz.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Kanitz.
Kanitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Kanitz misses with a kick to the body.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Kanitz misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Kanitz tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kanitz throws a leg kick that misses.
Diego looks to clinch
and Kanitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Kanitz lands with a shot to the body.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego 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.
Kanitz misses the shot to the body.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Kanitz off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Kanitz misses with a straight right.
Kanitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Kanitz breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Kanitz connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Kanitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kanitz checks a low kick from Diego.
Kanitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kanitz.
Kanitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanitz connects with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Kanitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Kanitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Diego has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Kanitz sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Kanitz - just one landing.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanitz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kanitz scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kanitz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kanitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Kanitz clinches.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Kanitz has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kanitz.
Diego tries to circle away but Kanitz has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Kanitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to circle away but Kanitz has him pinned against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanitz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kanitz pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kanitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kanitz.
Kanitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kanitz.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kanitz.
A short uppercut from Kanitz.
A hook to the body from Kanitz.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanitz lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Kanitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanitz dips a shoulder and cracks Diego with a mighty uppercut! Diego falls back against the cage and Kanitz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Diego is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kanitz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Kanitz!
Don Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'WOW, rematch please.'.

Event: Syn 462 - Devil's Playground
Date: Aug 09, 2016

#R1#
Diego misses with a double jab
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rutherford lands with a right hand. #CL#
Diego forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Diego misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Diego. #T1#
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Diego.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutherford can turn it around.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a body shot.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage. #T3#
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego is looking to control Rutherford's arms but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #T4#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford lands with a right hand.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Diego throws a lazy body kick
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutherford doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diego.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #T3#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego working aggressively here.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego is working Rutherford over against the cage.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
A short right from Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A short right from Rutherford on the inside.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego cracks Rutherford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.#CL#
Diego clinches.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Diego tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Diego has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Rutherford. #T1#
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Diego. #T2#
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutherford's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego misses with some punches. #T3#
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford is working Diego over against the cage.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Rutherford - that landed with a thud.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford misses with a body punch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Diego wants to stall.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Rutherford lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Diego! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rutherford is unloading with more strikes now! Diego drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Steven Rutherford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Don Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'WOW, rematch please.'.

Event: Syn 456 - Wein vs. Diego 3
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Wein's ribcage. Wein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.#T1#
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wein tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Diego wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diego will feel that in the morning.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.#T2#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein moves away from the strike by Diego.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Wein sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.#T3#
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego connects with the punch.
Wein scores with a hook.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Wein misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves to clinch but Wein breaks away
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Wein throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego scores with a one two! Wein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Diego throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Diego slips a jab from Wein.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Diego.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Wein.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Wein is breathing heavily.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with the head strike.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Diego gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Wein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
A short right from Diego.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego is leaning against Wein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wein can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Diego lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego wants to clinch.
Wein throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Wein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.#T1#
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.#CL#
Diego rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego working aggressively here.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego trying to stall but Wein improves his position.
Wein working aggressively here.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
Wein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Diego lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with some punches.
A short left from Diego.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diego presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Diego gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wein or not.
A short right from Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wein's efforts to push away.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wein is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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.
#R4#
Diego thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Diego.
Wein blocking some punches.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head. #T1#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Wein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diego blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wein or not.
Diego content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wein is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein.
Diego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Diego. #T3#
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wein's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wein drops to his knees and Diego pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Don Diego took to the microphone: 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: Syn 451 - Wein vs. Dzhumagalie
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Little slips the punch.
Little throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Little.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Little feints a jab promting Diego to slip. Little then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diego slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Little stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
We've been informed that Little has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Little counters with an inside leg kick.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.#CL2#
Little moves into the clinch successfully.
Little blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Little trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little blocks a body shot from Diego.
A short right from Diego.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Little with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Little tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Diego gets through Little's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Little.
Little can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego stalling.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego avoiding damage.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Little scores with a nice hook to the head.
Little working aggressively here.
Little tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego works on Little's body with a couple of short punches.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. #T2#
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego avoiding damage as Little throws knees to the body.
Little tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littles head.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Little tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Little tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Little tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Little's head.
Little prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Little looks winded!
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Little's head.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little crunches a lovely knee into Diego's ribcage.#T3#
Little misses with a knee to the head.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little misses with some punches.
Diego lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Little tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego avoiding damage.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Little blocks an uppercut.
Little scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Little misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Little tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego avoiding damage as Little throws knees to the body.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Little's sensitive parts.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Little has time to react.
Little tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Little with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Little's knee but Little avoids it well. #CL#
Diego clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
Little tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Little's head.
Little lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Little is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Little scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Little misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Little lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego lands a body punch.
Little is breathing heavily.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Little can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Little missing with knees to the body.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Little.
Little misses with a body punch.
Diego pushes Little back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Little throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diego works on Little's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego pushes Little back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Little is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Little is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Diego tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Little using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#KD#
Diego drops Little onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Little is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
Little working aggressively here.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego working aggressively here.
Little seems to have recovered his senses.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Little's head.
Little unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diego lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Little.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Little can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Little lands a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Little.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego pushes Little back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Little fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Little scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little.
A short right from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little lands with a left to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little lands a body punch in the clinch.
Little misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Little doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Little was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego tries to clinch but Little is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Little! But no joy.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little takes a jab right on the kisser.
Little scores with a nice head shot.
Little is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Little.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Diego wants to clinch but Little slips to the side
and Little counters with a right hand to the body.
Little chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Little wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Diego gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Little takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego is leaning against Little and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Little trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.#T2#
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego is leaning against Little and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego is trying to stall.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diego has Little pressed against the cage, preventing Little from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Little has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the cage.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Little struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands. #T4#
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Little into the cage.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Little misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littles head.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Little misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Little with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Little misses with a body punch.
Diego pushes Little back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego is leaning against Little and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Little checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little misses with a knee strike.
Little missing with knees to the body.
Little misses with some punches.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Little lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Little has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Little is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego has Little pressed against the cage, preventing Little from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little can't break the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Little.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Diego. #BC2#
Little manages to break the clinch.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Little's head backwards.
Diego throws a body kick that misses
and Little counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego blocks a head kick by Little.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Little throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Little scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Little motions for Diego to come forward. Little throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Little wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Little avoids the body shot from Diego.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Little takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Little let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Little looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Little stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Little tries to land a body kick
and Diego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Little.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Little checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a leg kick but Little sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Little steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Little steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Little only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Little moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Little counters by moving into the clinch.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego had his way with Omar Little in that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Little throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego feints and then cracks Little's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Little down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Little appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Little's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Little scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Little has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Little paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Little tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Little counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Little lands a left hand.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #T1#
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Little doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with some punches.
Little can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diego's face.
Little lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Little connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diego's face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Omar Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little connects with a knee to the head.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little lands a right hand.
Little landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Little crunches a lovely knee into Diego's ribcage.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Little scores with a nice short uppercut.
Little landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Little.
Little goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Little goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Little.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Little - that landed with a thud.
Little scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Little lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littles head.
Little landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Little tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Little tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Little gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Little tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Little misses with a punch to the body.
Little lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Little struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Little lands a body punch in the clinch.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little blocks an uppercut.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Diego blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Little.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Little scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego trying to stall but Little improves his position.
Little lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Little controls his hands.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Little misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Diego avoiding damage as Little throws knees to the body.
Little with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Don Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Little comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
An intense looking Don Diego took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: Syn 443 Fortunado vs Vinetto 3
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Rutherford.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego lands a right hand.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego stalls. #T2#
Diego lands a body punch.
A short left from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego lands a body shot. #T4#
Diego tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego tries to stall but Rutherford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
A head kick by Diego misses
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Diego delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Rutherford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Diego.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Diego prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #T3#
A short right from Rutherford.
Rutherford works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Rutherford pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Don Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Diego clinches up with Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford presses Diego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego cracks Rutherford with a good jab.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego scores with a hook.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Rutherford blocks the low kick.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford. #T3#
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses. #CL#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutherford misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Rutherford cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Don Diego just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Don Diego'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.
#R4#
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Rutherford swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego misses with a hook
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A jab from Rutherford misses. #T1#
Diego moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rutherford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Diego catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Diego.#T2#
Rutherford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Diego.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away. #T3#
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.#CL#
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Diego into the cage.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford had his way with Don Diego in that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Diego lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Diego misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Diego.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #T1#
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Rutherford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
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!
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego staying out of range there.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Diego.
Rutherford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diego.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Diego backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Diego misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Rutherford moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: Syn 437 -
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Diego looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Wein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Wein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.#CL2#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wein, pushing him back against the cage.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #BC#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein blocks a jab.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein blocks the body kick. #T1##CL2#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego trying to stall but Wein improves his position.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Diego.
Diego is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Wein staying out of range there.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
A head kick by Diego misses
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. #T2#
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Wein takes one on the button.#CL2#
Diego pushes Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Wein punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Wein throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Wein misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein scores with a body shot.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Wein sees coming a mile off.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Diego wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.
Wein throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Wein misses.
Wein throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Diego throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Donk. Diego catches Wein right on the button with a cross.
Diego with a hook.
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Wein slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Wein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wein throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wein is keeping busy.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego blocking some punches.
Wein pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage. #BC#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Wein is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein lands with a cross.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Wein throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Wein digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein misses the jab.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego scores with a one two! Wein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego feints and then cracks Wein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wein down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat. #T4#
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Wein scores with a jab.
Wein throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Diego'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego checks a leg kick.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein works Diego's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diego.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Wein had a free shot at his head there.
Diego throws a series of punches but Wein avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Wein pushes him away.
Diego connects with the punch.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Wein.
Wein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wein's head backwards.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego scores with a one two! Wein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diego crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wein - the referee stops the clock and Diego gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wein. Diego manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego blocks a head kick by Wein.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wein slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego walks into a jab.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Wein slips under a jab.#T3#
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wein's head backwards.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Diego flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Wein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Diego has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#T4#
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Wein counters with a good, hard body kick but Diego shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Wein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein checks a low kick from Diego.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilder Wein.
I think Wein 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Don Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'WOW, rematch please.'.

Event: Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Diego throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wein scores with a punch to the head.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Wein blocks a jab.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Wein checks it.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it. #T2#
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Diego down. #T3#
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein lands a glancing blow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diego slips a jab from Wein.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Wein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Diego lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wein.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4##CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Diego tries to tie him up.
Wein misses with some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diego wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego slips a straight right by Wein.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Wein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Diego checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Diego clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wein misses with some punches.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
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!
A short left from Wein.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein lands a left hand.
Wein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T3#
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Diego is looking to control Wein's arms but Wein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein. #T4#
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wein stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wein stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Wein tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wein takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego walks into a jab.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks. #T1##CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wein has his back to the cage.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Wein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wein blocking some punches.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Wein tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Diego throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego with a nice cross.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking. #T3#
Wein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Wein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diego counters with a one-two to the body.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego slips a straight right by Wein.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Diego catches Wein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
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!
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Diego throws a right hand that Wein ducks under and follows up with a left that Wein also avoids with ease.
Wein throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
Diego slips under a jab.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego counters with a thumping low kick.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego swings for the body but Wein moves out of range. #T2#
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Wein catches Diego right on the button with a cross.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the cage. Wein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego throws a one two combo.
Diego throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego throws a right and a left that Wein avoids nicely. #T3#
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wein takes a step back to recover.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wein takes a step back to recover.
Diego scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Wein pushes Diego up against the cage in a clinch.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Wein lands a body shot.
Diego moves away from the strike by Wein.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wein.
Wein slips a straight right by Diego.
Wein avoids the head kick by Diego.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Diego catches Wein right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Diego motions for Wein to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Diego clinches up against the cage.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Wein is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with some punches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Wein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Don Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein. #BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Diego thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego lands with a kick to the temple. Wein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diego tries to clinch up.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.#T4#
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a nice hook to Wein's body. Wein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein avoids the head kick by Diego.
A jab from Wein finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Diego.
I think Wein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 429 - MW Mania Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Goodbarrel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodbarrel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Goodbarrel.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Diego thuds his right hand into Goodbarrel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goodbarrel misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Goodbarrel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodbarrel moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Goodbarrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diego!
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodbarrel.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Goodbarrel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodbarrel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goodbarrel ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Goodbarrel tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diego.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodbarrel blocks a head kick by Diego. #T2#
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodbarrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodbarrel misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego misses with a hook.
Goodbarrel tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego wants to clinch up but Goodbarrel keeps it at a distance.
Diego throws a right hand that Goodbarrel ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodbarrel also avoids with ease.
Goodbarrel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Goodbarrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodbarrel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodbarrel scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodbarrel throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego moves to clinch but Goodbarrel breaks away
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Goodbarrel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A cross from Goodbarrel lands.
Goodbarrel loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Goodbarrel cracks Diego with a good jab.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego wants to clinch up but Goodbarrel keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A big right from Goodbarrel misses.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice body shot.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Goodbarrel misses its intended target.
Goodbarrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodbarrel misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Goodbarrel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodbarrel walks into a jab.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodbarrel slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Goodbarrel counters with a body kick.
Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses.
Goodbarrel scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Diego tries to clinch but Goodbarrel is having none of it.
Diego backing away here, and Goodbarrel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodbarrel tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodbarrel misses with a straight left.
Goodbarrel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goodbarrel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scot Goodbarrel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbarrel is just out of range.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a right hand to the body.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodbarrel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goodbarrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Goodbarrel takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range. #T1#
Goodbarrel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego feints and then cracks Goodbarrel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodbarrel down.
Goodbarrel throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodbarrel throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego slips a jab from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego feints and then cracks Goodbarrel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodbarrel down.
Goodbarrel misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Diego cracks Goodbarrel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goodbarrel misses with a low kick. #CL#
Diego forces Goodbarrel back against the cage and clinches.
Goodbarrel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodbarrel has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodbarrel.
A short right from Goodbarrel on the inside. #BC2#
Goodbarrel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego is looking to clinch but Goodbarrel is avoiding it.
Diego with a jab.
Goodbarrel slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Goodbarrel.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Goodbarrel ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Goodbarrel moved out of range.#T3##CL#
Goodbarrel tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodbarrel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
Goodbarrel misses with some punches.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodbarrel lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodbarrel blocks an uppercut.
Goodbarrel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Goodbarrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Goodbarrel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Goodbarrel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego is leaning against Goodbarrel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Goodbarrel on the inside.
Diego stalling.
Diego prevents a body shot from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws a head punch that misses.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Goodbarrel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scot Goodbarrel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Goodbarrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodbarrel slips a jab from Diego.
Goodbarrel misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.#CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodbarrel blocking some punches.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodbarrel tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Goodbarrel back against the cage. #BC2#
Goodbarrel breaks from the clinch.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodbarrel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodbarrel can pounce on him.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodbarrel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Goodbarrel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego is looking to clinch but Goodbarrel is avoiding it.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Goodbarrel moved away.
Diego wants to clinch up but Goodbarrel keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Goodbarrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Goodbarrel blocks it.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodbarrel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goodbarrel's efforts to push away.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Goodbarrel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodbarrels head.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego cracks Goodbarrel with a nice body shot.
Goodbarrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Goodbarrel tries a body shot but Diego blocks it. #BC2#
Goodbarrel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to clinch up but Goodbarrel circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego tries to clinch up but Goodbarrel circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego looks to land a combination but Goodbarrel avoids it well.
Goodbarrel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego is looking to slow Goodbarrel down with leg kicks.
Goodbarrel blocks the body kick.
Diego works the jab nicely.#T3#
Diego scores with a jab.
Goodbarrel throws a front kick that sends Diego stumbling back into the cage.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with the body kick
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego thuds his right hand into Goodbarrel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodbarrel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodbarrel tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodbarrel looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws a big counter combination but Goodbarrel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodbarrel misses the jab.
Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Goodbarrel breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego lands with a right hand.
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!
A jab from Goodbarrel misses. #T4#
Diego thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodbarrel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodbarrel tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego tries to clinch up but Goodbarrel circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Diego forces Goodbarrel back against the cage and clinches.
Goodbarrel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodbarrel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Goodbarrel.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Goodbarrel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodbarrel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodbarrel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Goodbarrel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodbarrel scrambles back to his feet.
Goodbarrel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Diego darts in and clinches Goodbarrel up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodbarrel misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodbarrel backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodbarrel tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Goodbarrel back against the cage.
Goodbarrel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Goodbarrel misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Goodbarrel.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego prevents a body shot from Goodbarrel.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
A short uppercut from Goodbarrel.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Goodbarrel is rocked!
Goodbarrel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diego lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goodbarrel to his knees! Diego keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
As Don Diego got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1#
Tarczynski slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a right hand that Tarczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarczynski also avoids with ease.
Diego lands a jab.
Diego throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tarczynski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarczynski.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Tarczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarczynski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tarczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Tarczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarczynski misses with a body kick.#T1#
Tarczynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Tarczynski is wise to it.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Tarczynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Tarczynski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarczynski is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diego working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Diego cracks Tarczynski with a nice body shot.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski wants to get back to striking at distance but Diego won't allow it.
Tarczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tarczynski. #T2#
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Tarczynski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Tarczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Tarczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarczynski.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Tarczynski blocks an uppercut.
Tarczynski is trying to stall.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Tarczynski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tarczynski landing knees to the body.
Diego gets through Tarczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarczynski stalling.
Tarczynski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Tarczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Tarczynski into the cage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarczynski controls his hands.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski blocks a body shot from Diego. #BC#
Tarczynski manages to break the clinch.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Tarczynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Diego scores with a head kick. Tarczynski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Tarczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tarczynski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarczynski circles away.
Tarczynski misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarczynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Tarczynski's leg but Tarczynski calmly moves out of range.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarczynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarczynski tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tarczynski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarczynski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarczynski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Tarczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Tarczynski misses.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick.
Tarczynski blocks a head kick by Diego.
Tarczynski is looking to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch.
Tarczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski connects with a looping right hand.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Tarczynski looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego tries to bum rush Tarczynski with a series of wild strikes but Tarczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Tarczynski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego misses with a body kick.#T1#
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarczynski throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Tarczynski is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarczynski. That did some damage!
Don Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarczynski clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Tarczynski had a free shot at his head there.
Tarczynski throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Tarczynski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Tarczynski effectively controlling the action here.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
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!
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Tarczynski breaks the clinch.
A jab from Diego misses. #T2#
Nice cross by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tarczynski's calf.
Tarczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego connects with a jab.
Tarczynski moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Tarczynski lands with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Tarczynski misses with a looping right.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Tarczynski moved away.
Diego blocks a head kick by Tarczynski.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarczynski.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarczynski counters with a leg kick.
Diego blocks a head kick by Tarczynski. #T3#
Tarczynski blocks a head kick by Diego.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarczynski counters with a solid body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tarczynski. Diego shrugs it off though.
Diego throws a low kick but Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Tarczynski throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Tarczynski only half commits.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Tarczynski pushes him away.
Tarczynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarczynski should have avoided that one.
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Diego misses with a head kick.
Tarczynski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarczynski scores with a body shot.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego lands a nice hook to Tarczynski's body. Tarczynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarczynski scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tarczynski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Tarczynski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarczynski tries to avoid it.
Tarczynski with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Tarczynski moved away.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski 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.

A close second round but Don Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tarczynski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tarczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Tarczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarczynski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarczynski.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Tarczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tarczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego avoids the head kick by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.
Tarczynski scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Tarczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarczynski with a knee to the head. #T1##BC#
Tarczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarczynski throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarczynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Tarczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Tarczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego throws a head kick but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Tarczynski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarczynski, right into the meat.
Diego throws a front kick that sends Tarczynski stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Tarczynski. Those never looked like landing.
And Diego responds with a good body kick, but Tarczynski manages to step out the way in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Diego rushes Tarczynski and presses him up against the cage.
Tarczynski stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego tries a body shot but Tarczynski blocks it.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Tarczynski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tarczynski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diego letting Tarczynski take a breather here.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarczynski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego misses with the head strike. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Tarczynski.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Tarczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Don Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego tries to work over Tarczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Tarczynski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Diego.
Diego lands with a left to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego is leaning against Tarczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Tarczynski is rocked!
A short right from Diego.
Oh Tarczynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #KD2#
Diego drops Tarczynski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tarczynski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diego throws a big uppercut that drops Tarczynski! More strikes from Diego and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tarczynski lies dazed against the cage as Diego celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
In his post fight interview, Don Diego gave a big smile as he said 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

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