Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1##TD#
Perda Segurio tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perda Segurio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perda Segurio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz stops Perda Segurio from standing up.
Perda Segurio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz cracks Perda Segurio with a solid left hand.
Perda Segurio trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perda Segurio wants to sweep but no luck.
Perda Segurio keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Perda Segurio controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #T1#
Perda Segurio is trying to hold Diaz in close to prevent damage but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Perda Segurio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Perda Segurio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz winds up and cracks Perda Segurio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perda Segurio is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perda Segurio avoid being mounted?
Diaz prevents Perda Segurio from improving his position.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Perda Segurio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Diaz is nestled in close to Perda Segurio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perda Segurio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perda Segurio has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Perda Segurio is trying to control but can't.
Perda Segurio wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Perda Segurio won't allow it.
Perda Segurio is looking to escape.
Perda Segurio wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Perda Segurio is not content to let Diaz control the position.#T3#
Perda Segurio pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Perda Segurio gets back to full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Perda Segurio keeps moving.
Diaz postures up.
Perda Segurio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perda Segurio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Perda Segurio is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perda Segurio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##ES2#
Perda Segurio throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Perda Segurio to the ground. Diaz is now in Perda Segurio's guard.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz trying to control but Perda Segurio is working from the bottom.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perda Segurio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Perda Segurio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perda Segurio working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Diaz 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##TD2#
Perda Segurio feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Perda Segurio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Perda Segurio looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Perda Segurio wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Diaz's closed guard. He's half up but Diaz has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Diaz pivots and extends the arm, Perda Segurio falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Diaz! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Diaz!
Luiz Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Batoru FC 11
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Duff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz slips under a jab from Duff.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duff misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Duff is defending well.
Diaz stops Duff from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Duff is trying to escape back to his feet but Diaz uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Duff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff is looking to get back to his feet here but Diaz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Duff's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is trying to stand back up.
Diaz scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Diaz.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Duff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Duff could be in trouble here!
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Diaz lands punches and elbows.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Duff preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Duff has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a rear naked choke. Duff is not defending it well and Diaz has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Duff refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Duff's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Diaz!
Luiz Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swann.
Swann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swann feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swann.
Swann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swann throws out the jab.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Swann avoids it with no problem.
Swann throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swann jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swann misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swann sprawls well. Swann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Swann jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Swann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swann. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Swann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swann throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
A head kick misses from Swann.
Swann throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nice jab there from Swann.
Swann misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Swann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a strike but Swann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swann looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Swann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Swann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks. #T3#
Swann misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.#TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Swann throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
Swann throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Swann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swann connects with a jab.#T4#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Swann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz 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.
Swann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz dives in and grabs Swann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swann pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Swann, which made it look bad.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Swann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Diaz'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.
#R2#
Swann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swann connects with an inside leg kick.
Swann lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Swann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Swann's guard.#ES#
Swann has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Swann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Swann.
Swann pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Swann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Swann lands a nice uppercut.
Swann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Swann.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Swann.
Swann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swann lands with a left to the head.
Swann tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Swann back against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.#T2#
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Swann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swann is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Swann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ross Swann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Swann.
Swann lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Swann. #T3#
Swann scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swann.
Swann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Swann gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Swann.
Swann cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Swann misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Swann.
Swann lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swann lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Swann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Swann finish him?
Swann scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Swann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swann smiles and moves away.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swann cracks Diaz with a hook to the temple - Diaz is on wobbly legs here! Swann swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Diaz falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Swann wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ross Swann!
Ross Swann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Max closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Power Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Max throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. #TD#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Max pushes Diaz off but Diaz dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Max takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Max rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Max!
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Max looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Max wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Max is aware though and is defending well.
Max trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Max defends easily.
Max wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Max makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Max postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #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.#SUB#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Max is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Max is trying to move to mount but Diaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Max's guard.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Max is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Max has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Max must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Luiz Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Max doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Max shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Max takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luiz Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Power Max.
Max is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Max's guard.#SUB2#
Max escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Max wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Max is breathing heavily.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Max has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Max looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Max wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Diaz seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Max is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Luiz Diaz!
An out of breath Luiz Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Lupe 11
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Johnson forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T1##CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson working aggressively here. #T2#
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Diaz prevents a body shot from Johnson. #TD#
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Johnson. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Johnson has Diaz pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
A hook to the body from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson lands a body punch.
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!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head. #T4#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson. #TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson stalling against the cage. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away. #T4#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Johnson.
As Johnson looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!

Event: Lupe 6 Dirty
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Vasara wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Vasara backing up. Vasara nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasara tries to clinch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vasara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Vasara's guard.
Diaz is in close to Vasara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz not doing much here.
Vasara trying to control but Diaz postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Vasara is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Vasara is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vasara taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Diaz swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Diaz!
After winning the bout, Luiz Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KAMIKAZE 77: Play Safe
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson is working Diaz over against the cage.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Diaz jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB##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.
Diaz trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Johnson gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his 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!#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Diaz pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard. #T2#
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.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz. #T3#
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Luiz Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Luiz Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz working Johnson over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!

Event: KAMIKAZE 57: Faith
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Draven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Draven. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draven is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Draven pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Draven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Draven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draven.
Draven throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Draven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Draven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Draven lands a nice looking body shot.
Draven thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Draven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Draven throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Draven keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
Draven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Draven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draven.
Draven's corner calls for a 1-2. Draven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Draven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Draven lands with a shot to the body.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven throws a good cross that connects.
Draven with a nice cross.
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Draven. That one must have hurt.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Draven misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draven finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Draven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Draven closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Draven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draven is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Draven bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Draven.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Draven misses with a body shot.
Draven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Draven.
Draven throws a head kick that half lands.
Draven jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Draven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Draven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draven looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Draven misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Draven feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Draven throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Draven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Draven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven scores with a kick to the midsection.
Draven cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Draven.
Draven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz 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.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Draven sprawls well.
Draven lands a nice looking body kick.
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Draven sprawls well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Diaz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Draven has got the better of the exchanges.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Draven gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Draven is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Draven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Diaz postures up.
Draven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Draven wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Draven.
Diaz is working Draven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draven is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Draven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Draven blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Draven looking for a sweep. Not yet Draven, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz stands up over Draven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Draven controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Draven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Draven sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Draven trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Draven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draven has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Draven trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Draven trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draven throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Draven's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draven looking to control.
Diaz stops Draven from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luiz Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Draven throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Draven.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick from Draven.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
Draven throws a head kick that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Draven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Draven wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Draven's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Draven from escaping the position.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Draven is staying busy.#SUB2#
Diaz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Draven is doing well to defend. Diaz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Draven is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Diaz!
An out of breath Luiz Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Eric Draven had this to say: 'It can't rain all the time. '.

Event: KAMIKAZE 54: Level Hard
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Unchained. #CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Unchained missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unchained looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Unchained misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unchained throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained connects with a high kick. #TD#
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Unchained has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unchained.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Unchained.
Unchained throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it. #T2#
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Unchained pinned against the cage. Unchained gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unchained lands a front kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unchained can pounce on him. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Unchained's guard.
Unchained controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Unchained throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Unchained trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Unchained keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz stands up out of Unchained's guard for a moment - Unchained manages to land a nice upkick.
Unchained manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SU2#
Unchained gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Unchained moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Unchained.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unchained throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olympia Unchained dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Diaz'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#
Unchained turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Unchained throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Unchained attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unchained.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unchained has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unchained looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Unchained shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unchained but Unchained pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unchained steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
letting Unchained counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unchained scores with a leg kick.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Unchained sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Unchained lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unchained misses with a body shot.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Unchained. #T2#
Unchained throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Unchained fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Unchained scores with a leg kick.
Unchained throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Unchained swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Unchained fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Unchained jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unchained bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Unchained sprawls well.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unchained can pounce on him.
Olympia Unchained seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unchained takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Olympia Unchained seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Unchained misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Unchained misses with a straight right.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Unchained tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
Unchained scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unchained throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unchained.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olympia Unchained showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luiz Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Unchained gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz backing away here, and Unchained unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Unchained.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unchained but Unchained pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Unchained's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Unchained connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained misses with a hook.#T1#
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Unchained lands with a right that hurts Diaz. Diaz looks to clinch but Unchained throws a short knee that drops Diaz. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Olympia Unchained!
After the fight, Olympia Unchained was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KAMIKAZE 47: New Age
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Wooten throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Wooten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooten swings widly with a right hand
and Wooten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wooten to the ground. Diaz is now in Wooten's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wooten's guard.
Wooten pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooten wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooten looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wooten trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wooten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooten is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diaz prevents Wooten from standing back up. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wooten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz winds up and cracks Wooten with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wooten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooten wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES#
Wooten has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooten throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Wooten shows good takedown defense.
Wooten lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Wooten, which made it look bad.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wooten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Kev Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.
Wooten lands a right hook to the body.
Wooten throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wooten with a body shot.#T4#
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wooten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wooten swivels and escapes.
Donk. Wooten catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wooten.
Wooten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Wooten throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wooten finish him?
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Wooten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Diaz looks to move away, Wooten throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev Wooten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Diaz'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#
Wooten throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooten throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Wooten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
No joy there for Wooten, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wooten.
A left lands for Wooten.
Wooten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wooten with a body shot.
Wooten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wooten sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooten pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Wooten won't allow it.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Wooten makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wooten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Wooten to counter with a crisp jab.
Kev Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.
A low kick from Wooten is predictable there
and Wooten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Wooten's guard.#ES#
Wooten is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Wooten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Diaz tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wooten is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Diaz buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Diaz!! Diaz is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wooten throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kev Wooten!
Kev Wooten decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KAMIKAZE 43: Gain
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Wooten misses with a hook
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wooten to the mat! Wooten manages to get full guard. #ES#
Wooten manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wooten misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooten swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.#T1#
Wooten throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Wooten avoids it with no problem.
Wooten throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kev Wooten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Wooten is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooten is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooten is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz has hold of Wooten's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wooten tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diaz cranks the arm and Wooten screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wooten, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Diaz!
A relieved looking Luiz Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kev Wooten spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a fucking brutal sport mate, its humbling for sure, just gonna take some time off and train and just get better man, fuck this sucks. I tried my best though, thanks to everyone who came out to support me'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 30: Shinto
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Randhawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luiz Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prathamesh Randhawa.#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Randhawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randhawa works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Randhawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Randhawa's guard. A big mistake from Randhawa there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Randhawa working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randhawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Randhawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Randhawa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randhawa.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz working away.#T2#
Randhawa tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randhawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randhawa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randhawa sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Randhawa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Randhawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randhawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randhawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randhawa wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Randhawa advances position into side control!#T3#
Randhawa has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Randhawa content to control rather than advance.
Randhawa uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. #SUB2#
Randhawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well. #T4#
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Randhawa's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Randhawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Randhawa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Randhawa wants to take a breather but Diaz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Randhawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prathamesh Randhawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Randhawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Prathamesh Randhawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randhawa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randhawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randhawa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Randhawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Randhawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randhawa has Diaz in his guard.#REVR#
Randhawa trying to control the position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Randhawa is keeping the position.
Diaz is in close to Randhawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randhawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randhawa has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Randhawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works over Randhawa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Randhawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Randhawa is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randhawa's head.
Randhawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz pushing down on Randhawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randhawa won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Randhawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randhawa wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Randhawa's temple.
Randhawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Randhawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Randhawa pushes a forearm under Diaz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diaz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KAMIKAZE 27: Fight Time
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Bishop misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Bishop looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop looking to finish with strikes here! #T1#
Bishop tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Bishop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bishop lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Diaz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop landing punches.
Bishop lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#T2#
Bishop postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Diaz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Diaz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Bishop!
Arthur Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Arthur Bishop, 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.

Event: KAMIKAZE 24: Big Day
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Janasen throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Janasen quickly recovers to half guard.
Janasen misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Janasen!
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Diaz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Janasen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Janasen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diaz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Janasen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diaz slips an arm under Janasen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diaz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diaz is squeezing on Janasen like an anaconda would it's prey. Janasen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 22: Fight Club
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Prevot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prevot misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Prevot with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Prevot's head coaches at Club Savage MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prevot is defended easily by Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Prevot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Prevot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prevot is trying to control but Diaz passes into side control!
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Prevot defends. #T1#
Prevot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Prevot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz moves into full mount!
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prevot?
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Prevot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prevot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots and Prevot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Prevot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Prevot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Prevot tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Prevot. #SUB2#
Prevot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Prevot trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Can Prevot hold on?! Diaz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Prevot is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Diaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Prevot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Prevot's head.
Diaz is looking to control Prevot but Prevot is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Prevot is controlling Diaz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Prevot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Prevot is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prevot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Prevot pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Prevot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Prevot misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Prevot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prevot cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Prevot wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prevot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prevot cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.#T1#
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prevot.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Prevot tries to pass.
Prevot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prevot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prevot landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prevot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prevot trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Prevot looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Prevot keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Prevot pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prevot's head.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Luiz Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prevot working a defensive guard here.
Prevot keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Prevot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Prevot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Prevot is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prevot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz throwing shots but Prevot is blocking nicely.
Diaz wants to control but Prevot is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Diaz 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Prevot controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Prevot down.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz grinds an elbow into Prevot's temple.
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prevot some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz cracks Prevot with a big elbow. #T1#
Diaz grinds an elbow into Prevot's temple.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Prevot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prevot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prevot is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Diaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Prevot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prevot to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prevot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prevot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prevot some visible discomfort.
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz prevents Prevot from escaping the position.
Prevot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prevot, who protects the arm well.
Prevot prevents Diaz from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prevot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Prevot wants to control but Diaz postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prevot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Prevot!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prevot trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Prevot keeps moving.
Guilhaume Prevot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Prevot's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working Prevot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Luiz Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Diaz!
Luiz Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KAMIKAZE 18: Bad Guys
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Teller has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Teller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teller manages to end up in side control.
Teller wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Teller lands a few punches from side control.
Teller slows the pace down.
Teller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Teller wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Teller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Teller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller scores with punches from side control.
Teller looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Teller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Teller happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Teller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teller's guard! Nice work there by Diaz! #T2#
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Teller is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Teller's head.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Teller blocks nicely.
Teller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Teller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teller has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Teller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Teller looking for a sweep. Not yet Teller, not yet.
Teller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Teller has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Teller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Teller has wrist control.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Teller holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Teller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Teller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Teller looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Teller has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Teller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teller is on top in guard. #REVB#
Teller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Teller doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Teller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Diaz!
A victorious Luiz Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Krause throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Krause finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krause defends well.
Krause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Krause is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Krause has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is not content to let Krause control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz is in trouble now - Krause has advanced to mount!
Krause with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Krause is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Krause extends the arm and Diaz is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Krause made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland Games 180
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
Superior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Superior cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
We've been informed that Superior 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.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Superior moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Superior 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.
A short right from Superior.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Diaz pulls Superior into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Superior is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Superior defends it easily. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Superior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Superior works his way back into a safe position though.
Superior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Superior wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Superior looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Superior has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz is in close to Superior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Superior keeps moving.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Superior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is in close to Superior's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Diaz postures up in Superior's guard and throws a big left but Superior blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Superior controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Superior has wrist control.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Superior managing to control the position.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Superior has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB2#
Superior working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Superior's brow.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Superior's brow.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Superior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Superior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Diaz 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#
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Superior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Superior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glorious Superior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Superior is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Superior circles away and we're back to standing.
Superior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Superior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz jumps guard but Superior stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Superior tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Superior.
A body shot lands from Superior.
Superior scores with a hook to the body.
Superior misses with a punch on the inside.
Superior misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Superior fails to land. #TD2#
Superior turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Superior manages to end up in side control.
Luiz Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Superior swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Superior's guard.#T2#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Superior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Superior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Superior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Superior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Diaz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Superior has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Diaz manages to get his head free but now Superior has transitioned to an armbar! Diaz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Superior! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glorious Superior!
An intense looking Glorious Superior took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Goodbye fair island on which I had the pleasure of reigning. Now one last time chant it together my minions 'Bow before your Glorious Superior!''.

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