Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 695
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Poli jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Poli sprawls well.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Poli's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli misses with a hook #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poli is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Poli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Poli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Poli keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Poli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz stands up over Poli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Poli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Poli!#REVR#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Poli postures up. #SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poli defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Poli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz keeping hold of Poli's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz is trying to control but Poli manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Poli controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poli avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Poli moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Poli misses.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli slips a jab from Diaz.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Poli tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Poli takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Poli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Poli slips a straight right by Diaz.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
A big left from Poli misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Poli misses.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##TD2#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poli is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Poli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Poli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz throws a strike but Poli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Poli wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Poli has moved into half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Poli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Poli blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poli connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Diaz throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Poli misses.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli misses with a straight left.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poli.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Poli throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.#T4#
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz lands a high kick!
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roli Poli.
I think Poli 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roli Poli!
In his post fight interview, Roli Poli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC Grande vs Jernit 3
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Krison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krison tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krison connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#CL2#
Krison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison slips a jab from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Krison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Krison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.#T1#
Diaz slips under a jab.
Krison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diaz blocks it well.
Krison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krison staying out of range there.
Diaz misses the jab.
Krison blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Krison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krison avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Krison tries a quick counter leg kick but Diaz is wise to it.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Krison rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Krison tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Krison won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Krison tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Krison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krison swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krison swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Jab by Krison.
Diaz slips a jab from Krison.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Krison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krison avoids the body shot from Diaz.
It seemed like Krison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Krison slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Krison throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Krison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.#CL2#
Krison takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Krison.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Diaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krison regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krison holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Krison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krison wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Krison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun 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#
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Kamerun Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Krison.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krison scores with a nice strike.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Krison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Krison misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Krison, which made it look bad.
Krison swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krison.
Krison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz cracks Krison with a good jab.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krison on the side of the head.
Jab from Krison.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Krison pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz jabs Krison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.#T2#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krison feints a counter leg kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Diaz connects with a high kick.
Krison avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Krison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krison misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Krison.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krison can pounce on him.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz tries to bum rush Krison with a series of wild strikes but Krison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Krison throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand.
Krison slips under a jab from Diaz.
Krison moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Krison.
Krison throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Krison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Krison slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Krison staying out of range there.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krison missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krison.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Krison's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison scores with a jab to the body.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Diaz catches Krison right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krison blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Krison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krison as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Krison's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison 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#
Diaz looks for a takedown but Krison sprawls well.
Krison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Krison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krison to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krison's head backwards.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krison.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krison makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krison.
Diaz throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Krison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krison has him pressed against the cage.
Krison misses with a body punch. #T1#
Krison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Krison throws a head punch that misses.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Krison has double underhooks.
Krison throws a head punch that misses.
Krison lands with a right to the head.
Krison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krison.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krison.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Krison on the inside.
Krison prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Krison.
Krison lands a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Krison is controlling the position.
Krison pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Krison won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Krison is controlling the position.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Krison.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Krison.
A right hand to the body from Krison.
Krison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Krison lands a body shot.
Herb Krison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Krison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krison, right into the meat.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Krison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Krison closes the distance and clinches.
Krison lands a shot to the body.
Krison presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Krison holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Krison misses with a body punch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz prevents a body shot from Krison. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Krison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Krison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Krison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krison lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Krison. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Krison counter with a right hand.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
A relieved looking Herb Krison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 689
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz sizes up Sanada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#CL2#
Sanada clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Sanada presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Sanada. #T1#
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada leaning against his opponent.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanada won't allow it.
Sanada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanada smiles and moves away.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in but Sanada avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Sanada throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Sanada avoids it well and moves away.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanada but Sanada pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada is looking to clinch.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sanada swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanada circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanada!
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanada.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Sanada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanada misses with the combination.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz sizes up Sanada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease. #T4#
A jab from Sanada misses. #CL2#
Sanada has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada slips a jab from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz. #CL2#
Sanada drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.
Sanada prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Sanada throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Donk. Diaz catches Sanada right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada stuffs the takedown.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanada digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Sanada swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Sanada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.#T4#
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
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 Sanada walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanada 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEC 688
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diaz is trying to ground and pound but Reich uses the momentary lack of control by Diaz to regain half guard.
Reich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Reich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Reich is working from the bottom.
Reich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz throws a strike but Reich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reich has passed into half guard!
Reich prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T2#
Reich is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Reich is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Reich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Reich postures up.
Reich preventing the sweep.
Reich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz has Reich pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reich has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Reich manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Reich controlling from side mount.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reich remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diaz tries to buck Reich off but Reich is having none of it.
Reich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz isn't going anywhere.
Diaz tries to buck Reich off but Reich is having none of it.
Reich wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reich circles away.
Reich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Reich throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Reich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Reich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reich's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Jarred Reich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Reich moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Nice body punch from Reich - that landed with a thud.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz tests Reich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reich. Reich obviously looking to wear him down.
Reich slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Reich didn't see that one coming.
Reich avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Reich clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Reich tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
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!
Reich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reich tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reich.
Reich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Reich should have avoided that one.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reich looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Reich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reich.
Diaz thumps Reich with a low kick.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Reich's head back.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Reich is out of range.
Reich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Reich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Reich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.#T2#
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reich back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reich takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reich.
Diaz moves out of range as Reich throws a body kick.
Reich misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Reich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Reich jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz tries to move into range but Reich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reich is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Reich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reich tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Reich.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Reich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Reich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reich takes one to the chin there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Reich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Reich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Reich moves into the clinch.
Reich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reich scores with a shoulder strike.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
I was talking to Reich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Reich sees coming a mile off.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz clobbers Reich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Reich lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Reich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Reich avoids it easily.
Reich dodges the punch combination from Diaz. #CL#
Reich darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Reich misses with a body punch.
Reich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Reich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jarred Reich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reich misses with a body punch.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Reich keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Reich connects with a body shot.
Reich throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz swings for the body but Reich moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReich.
Reich throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reich looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Reich is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Reich there.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reich avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Reich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Reich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Reich wants to clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Reich's head but Reich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz swings for the body but Reich moves out of range.
Reich throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reich. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Reich misses with a hook.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Reich throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz throws a right hand that Reich ducks under and follows up with a left that Reich also avoids with ease.
Reich's corner calls for a 1-2. Reich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reich. Reich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Reich gets a clinch.
A short left from Reich.
Jarred Reich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reich goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reich wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Reich.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Reich seems unphased.
Reich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reich throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Reich throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz moves out of range as Reich throws a body kick. #TD2#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz throws an elbow but Reich slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz looks up at the clock and then as Reich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diaz with the ground and pound but Reich regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Reich is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reich defending well though.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Reich's head.
Diaz throwing shots but Reich is blocking nicely.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reich defending well though.
Kamerun Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Reich's hands, connecting with Reich's forehead.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Reich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz throws a strike but Reich avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reich 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.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamerun Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 684
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Diaz connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Andreev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz motions for Andreev to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Andreev checks it.
Andreev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andreev lands with a cross.
Andreev tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreev's hands.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Andreev's knee but Andreev avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz scores with a hook.
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!
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreev blocks the leg kick.
Andreev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz slips a straight right by Andreev.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.#T3#
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andreev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Andreev. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andreev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andreev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Andreev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Andreev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Andreev with an open hand slap.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a jab. Andreev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Kamerun Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Andreev defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andreev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Andreev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diaz has got the better of the exchanges.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Andreev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andreev can do to turn this around?
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andreev just manages to avoid it.
Andreev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Andreev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Andreev shakes it off.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreev checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Andreev misses with a hook.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andreev.
Andreev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Andreev tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Andreev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Andreev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andreev tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Andreev lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Andreev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andreev can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Andreev takes a shot to the head.
Andreev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andreev lands a left hand.
Andreev keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz letting Andreev take a breather here.
Andreev throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Andreev gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andreev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andreev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Andreev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
Diaz misses with a hook. Andreev ducked under it nicely.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Andreev counters by clinching up.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Andreev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz is working Andreev over against the cage.#T1#
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Andreev won't allow it.
Andreev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andreev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Andreev walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Andreev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreev cracks Diaz with a good jab.#T2#
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses the jab.
Andreev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Andreev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Diaz sizes up Andreev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Andreev saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andreev under the eye.
Alexey Andreev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Andreev down.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Andreev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Andreev checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Diaz stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreev checks a low kick from Diaz.
Andreev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Andreev.
I think Diaz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEC Halloween 2
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back. #T1#
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Thomas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Thomas has passed into half guard.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to sweep but Thomas has passed to side control!
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thomas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Thomas is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Thomas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diaz gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thomas stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thomas!
Thomas working away.
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 Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
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 digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Thomas defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Thomas throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Diaz misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Thomas swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas tries a quick counter leg kick but Diaz is wise to it.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas scores with a jab.#T3#
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Jax Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jax Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Thomas's head back.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Thomas!#REVB#
Thomas controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Diaz throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Thomas has passed into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thomas prevents Diaz from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kamerun Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
After the fight, Kamerun Diaz 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: CEC 678
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Glass throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Glass throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glass tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glass to the ground. Glass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Glass moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Glass takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Glass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Glass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Diaz
and Glass counters with a nice leg kick.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Glass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Glass is out of range. #T1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Glass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Glass has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz works Glass's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Glass tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Jab, jab by Glass - just one landing. #TD2#
Glass tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Glass tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Glass won't allow it.
Glass tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Glass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glass's head.
Diaz winds up and cracks Glass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Glass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glass defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz throwing shots but Glass is blocking nicely.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Glass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #ES#
Glass has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Glass back against the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Glass manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Glass misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Glass's guard.#T3#
Glass is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Glass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glass has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Glass looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Glass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Glass.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz lands an overhand right.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diaz cracks Glass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glass throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glass.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glass.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Glass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz catches Glass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass moves away from the strike by Diaz.
A little feinted left hand from Glass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Glass's body. Glass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Glass's body. Glass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glass slips a straight right by Diaz.#T1#
Glass moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
letting Glass counter with a right hand.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Glass scores with a kick to the body.
Glass connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Glass counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Glass misses.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Glass misses with a head kick.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Glass cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Glass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glass.
Glass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Glass's knee but Glass avoids it well.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glass blocks a leg kick.
Glass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Glass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glass is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Glass.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glass's guard.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz throws a strike but Glass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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 escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Glass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Glass stands up from Diaz's guard - Glass perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Glass works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Glass lands the left hand.
Glass throws a good cross that connects.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Glass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Glass.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Glass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glass tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Glass misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Glass avoids it with no problem.
Glass misses with a two punch combination.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glass counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Glass. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Glass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Glass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
Glass is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz throws a hook but Glass blocks it.#T1#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glass is able to avoid easily.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glass.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Glass's ribs.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Glass's knee but Glass avoids it well.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz misses with a hook.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Glass steps away.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.#T2#
Glass misses with a low kick.
Glass takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Glass's legs.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glass.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Glass throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Glass didn't expect that. #ES#
Glass pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz slips a jab from Glass.#T3#
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Glass throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Glass only half commits.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Glass stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Glass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Glass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Glass takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Diaz lands a head shot.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Glass leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Glass checks it
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glass blocks a low kick nicely.
Glass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glass defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glass takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Glass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!
Desmond Glass thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 674.5
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diaz slips under a jab from Granger.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Granger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger lands a high kick!
Diaz throws a low kick but Granger moves out of range easily.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Granger blocks a jab.#T2#
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Granger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pete Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Granger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Granger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz sets himself, and Granger steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Granger 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL2#
Granger moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz is trying to push Granger away but Granger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Granger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Granger has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun 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 throws a leg kick that is checked
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Granger shakes it off.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Granger slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Granger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Granger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger throws a big counter head kick but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Granger.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Granger throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Granger throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kamerun Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Granger throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Granger throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Granger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
Granger slips under a jab.
Diaz wants to slow Granger down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Granger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Granger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.#T4#
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands a head kick. Granger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Granger's hands.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Granger.
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Granger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.#T1#
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Granger seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Granger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Granger takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz slips a straight right by Granger.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Granger wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Pete Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Granger misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Granger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Diaz cracks the inside of Granger's front leg.
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.#CL2#
Granger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Granger.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granger.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Granger.
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!
Granger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Nice body punch from Granger - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Kamerun Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Granger prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Granger can turn it around.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Granger tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kamerun Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
After the fight, Kamerun Diaz 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: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
A low kick from Diaz misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz. #T1#
Sanada blocks a leg kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Sanada swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanada will feel that in the morning.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Diaz throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Sanada slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Diaz cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Sanada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada misses the jab.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target. #KD#
Sanada cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him? #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kamerun Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?#T4#
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Sanada lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Sanada stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamerun Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Sanada cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him?
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanada has time to react.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range. #T1##TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Sanada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanada pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Sanada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Diaz misses with a right hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Sanada checks the leg kick.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Sanada has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! Sanada steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3#
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Diaz misses #KD#
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diaz! Sanada lets Diaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
and Sanada counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Diaz! He's just covering up as Sanada starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEC 666
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Andreev.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Andreev is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Diaz gets full guard.
Andreev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Andreev distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andreev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andreev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
A quick step to the side and Andreev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
Andreev cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Andreev is looking to counter punch.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
Andreev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Diaz lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lunges at Andreev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andreev's hand. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev manages to get to full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily. #SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.#SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz is nestled in close to Andreev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andreev 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.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andreev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but Andreev is blocking nicely.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun 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#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Andreev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Andreev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Andreev gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #SUB#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
Andreev punching from the bottom. #T1#
Diaz working over Andreev with some ground and pound. Andreev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz passes to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
What's Andreev going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Andreev tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#T2#
Andreev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andreev is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Andreev is having none of it. #SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is nestled in close to Andreev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andreev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreev's head. #T4#
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is nestled in close to Andreev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Andreev's temple.
Andreev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamerun 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 663
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Granger enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Granger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz stands and throws Granger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Granger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Granger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz throws an elbow but Granger slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Granger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Granger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Granger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Granger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.
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.
Granger is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz throws an elbow but Granger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Granger is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Granger is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Granger defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Granger tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat.
Diaz lands an elbow.
Granger is not content to let Diaz control the position.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Granger, who protects the arm well.
Diaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Granger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Diaz moves into full mount! #T3#
Diaz throwing strikes here but Granger is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Diaz throws some wild stikes that Granger manages to avoid easily.
Granger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Diaz looking to ground and pound but Granger is blocking nicely.
Granger tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diaz lands a big elbow.
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Granger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Granger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz working Granger over with strikes here.
Granger wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz misses with a head shot.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Granger scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Granger checks a leg kick.
Granger misses the body punch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a leg kick.
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!
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger jabs at Diaz's body.
Nice takedown defense from Granger. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Granger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Diaz throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Granger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz is looking to wear down Granger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.#TD#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Granger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Diaz trying to control the position but Granger manages to sink in the hooks.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz breaks Granger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Granger blocks nicely.
Diaz trying to control but Granger is working from the bottom.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Granger is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz is working Granger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Granger trying to control the position here.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pete Granger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz misses the jab.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granger thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Granger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Granger avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz cracks the inside of Granger's front leg.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Granger counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot by Granger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger walks into a jab.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Pete Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Granger moved away.
Granger feints a counter leg kick.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses. #T2#
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Granger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Granger pinned against the cage. Granger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Granger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Granger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Granger controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Granger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
Granger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Granger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Granger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Granger's head back.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granger.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger counters with a leg kick.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamerun Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz 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: GC 297
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Lancaster moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Lancaster only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster .
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz. #T1#
Lancaster tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster scores a nice knee to the body.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster , as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Lancaster .#T2#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Lancaster jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lancaster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Diaz cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lancaster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster .
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Lancaster tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz lunges at Lancaster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lancaster 's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Lancaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.#CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Lancaster .
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 Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. #TD#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster 's guard.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Lancaster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz looking to control. #T1#
Diaz wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lancaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Lancaster has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lancaster reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lancaster taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kamerun Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Kamerun Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 288
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Batts avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Batts throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Batts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Batts avoids them all with ease.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Batts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
Diaz throws a hook but Batts blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Batts off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Batts throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Batts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Batts backs away looking to recover.
Batts connects with a solid leg kick.
Batts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts. Batts obviously looking to wear him down.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Batts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Batts blocks the low kick.#TD#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws an elbow but Batts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Batts struggling a bit here.
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.
Batts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Batts is looking to improve his position.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Batts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Batts lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Batts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Batts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head. #T3#
Diaz trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Batts working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Batts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Batts has control of the leg.
Batts slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Batts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Batts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batts slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.#T4#
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Batts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Batts lands a big elbow.
Batts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Batts trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is pressing down on Batts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Batts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Batts seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Batts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Batts.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batts slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Batts moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Batts.
Kamerun Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Batts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batts looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Batts stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Batts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Batts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Batts is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Batts's guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.#T1#
Batts working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is working Batts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz won't allow Batts to sweep him here.
Batts has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts wants to sweep but no luck.
Batts looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Batts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Diaz throwing shots but Batts is blocking nicely.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batts is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Batts tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz working Batts over with strikes.
Batts wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batts has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batts tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Diaz content to control rather than advance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Batts tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Batts is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batts avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Batts throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a low kick but Batts moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Batts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Batts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batts with a nice cross.
Batts cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Batts finds it's target.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Batts avoided it.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Batts.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Batts.
Diaz feints and then cracks Batts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batts down. #T1#
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range as Batts strikes.
Diaz slips a straight right by Batts.
Batts swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Batts gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Batts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control. #T2#
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Batts is avoiding damage well.
Batts regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is nestled in close to Batts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz moves nicely into side control.
Batts struggling a bit here.
Batts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Batts lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Batts.
Batts throwing damaging strikes from the back! Diaz could be in trouble here!
Batts is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Batts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Diaz is in close to Batts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamerun Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Batts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Batts wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Batts is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kamerun Diaz.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.#TD2#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is in close to Aoki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #SUB#
Aoki 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 stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aoki has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Aoki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamerun Diaz!
A very excited looking Kamerun Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.

Event: GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a head kick that Baba semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Baba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Baba looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Baba's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baba. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz wants to slow Baba down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Baba misses with a double jab.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba misses with a hook.
Baba connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Baba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Baba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Baba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Baba's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baba. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
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!
That kick from Baba tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Afeef Isa Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Baba shows good takedown defense.
Afeef Isa Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.
Baba scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz jabs at Baba's body.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz misses the jab.
Baba lands with a nice body punch.
Baba walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Baba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Baba moves his leg out of the way.
Baba lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baba, right into the meat.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
Baba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baba throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baba dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Baba with a nice cross.
Baba throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baba.
Baba takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba staying out of range there.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Baba circles away easily
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baba's waist but Baba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz lands a jab to Baba's midsection.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Afeef Isa Baba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baba throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Baba only half commits.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baba. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Baba saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
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, Baba has got the better of the exchanges.
Baba is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Baba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Baba throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baba throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Baba cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baba is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Baba circles away and we're back to standing.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baba checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
It appears Baba was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baba - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baba. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Baba.#T1#
Baba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baba.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Baba should have avoided that one.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Baba slips under a jab.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baba napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Baba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Baba lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Afeef Isa Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baba counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
Diaz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baba.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baba tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.#T3#
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Baba counters with a body kick.
Baba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Baba slips a jab from Diaz.
Baba slips under a jab.
Baba leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Afeef Isa Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Baba lands with a good body shot.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba lands with an overhand left.
Baba stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Baba.
Baba throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range. #T4#
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baba throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Baba darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is trying to ground and pound but Baba uses the momentary lack of control by Diaz to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots but Baba is blocking nicely.
Baba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baba defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Baba dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afeef Isa Baba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Baba lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Baba connects with a jab.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba.
Baba throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Baba misses with an uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
Baba throws a body kick that misses.
Baba throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Baba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Baba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba blocks a jab.
Baba lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Diaz blocks a jab.
Baba 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.
Baba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Baba throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Baba only half commits.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Baba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Baba counters with a nice leg kick.
Baba throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baba.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baba lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Baba connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Baba with an uppercut!
Diaz throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baba. Baba obviously looking to wear him down.
Baba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Baba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baba is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Baba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baba.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baba - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baba. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Baba slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baba!
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baba. Baba obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baba.
Baba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Baba counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.
Diaz throws a leg kick
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baba.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Afeef Isa Baba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Diaz tries to move into range but Baba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz throws a low kick but Baba moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Baba blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz dives in and grabs Baba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baba pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Baba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baba scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afeef Isa Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afeef Isa Baba!
A very excited looking Afeef Isa Baba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster connects with the punch.#TD#
Lancaster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lancaster dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lancaster working away.#T2#
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lancaster reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz wants to control but Lancaster passes easily into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Diaz manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Lancaster defends it easily. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
Diaz is trying to control Lancaster 's posture but Lancaster avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lancaster off and has taken his back!
Diaz throwing strikes and Lancaster squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Lancaster 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.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Diaz looking to ground and pound but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.#TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lancaster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Lancaster controlling his opponent.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Lancaster content just to control the position here.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Lancaster trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamerun Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lancaster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lancaster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to hold on but Lancaster pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Diaz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster with a nice cross.
Diaz slips a jab from Lancaster .
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Lancaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head. #CL2#
Lancaster forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lancaster is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz sets himself, and Lancaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
A big right from Lancaster misses. #T2#
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Lancaster 's knee.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lancaster manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lancaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Lancaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancaster s head.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Lancaster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz controlling Lancaster 's posture. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster 's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lancaster is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lancaster regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster , which made it look bad.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lancaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster blocks a leg kick.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster misses with a two punch combination.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Diaz throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Lancaster - just one landing.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lancaster wants it to stay on the feet.
Lancaster punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lancaster to the ground. Diaz is now in Lancaster 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster , not yet.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lancaster controls the pace.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is striking but Lancaster is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lancaster tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diaz controls his leg.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Lancaster has mounted him!
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Diaz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Lancaster takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diaz can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lancaster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new welterweight champion!
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 260
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Carvalho lands a head shot.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
A leg kick checked by Carvalho.#T1#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Carvalho forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Carvalho, against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carvalho darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Carvalho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Carvalho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB#
Carvalho has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Carvalho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carvalho has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Carvalho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carvalho if he has to take too many more of those.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Carvalho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carvalho.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho lands a couple of elbows.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvalho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamerun Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carvalho lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Carvalho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount!
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Carvalho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz landing shots from mount.
Diaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carvalho wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Carvalho is rocked!
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Carvalho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carvalho is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho seems to have got his legs back now.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Carvalho feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Diaz throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
Carvalho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #T2#
Diaz with a nice cross.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz stuns Carvalho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvalho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carvalho.#T3#
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carvalho throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Carvalho only half commits.
Diaz sizes up Carvalho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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 lands an overhand right.#T4#
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carvalho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carvalho taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvalho misses the target.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Carvalho's knee but Carvalho avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carvalho.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho blocks a low kick nicely.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carvalho lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Carvalho throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Carvalho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carvalho takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho checks the leg kick.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Diaz slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Diaz throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Carvalho defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target. #T3#
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Carvalho walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
A left lands for Diaz.
Carvalho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz connects with a body shot.#T4#
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Carvalho had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Diaz thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Carvalho checks it.
Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carvalho with a body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Carvalho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Jab by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Carvalho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Carvalho is now in Diaz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving. #SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Carvalho 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. #T2#
Diaz trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Carvalho 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho looking to control.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamerun Diaz.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Kamerun Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 253
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Rydeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Rydeland checks it.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
It looked like Rydeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Rydeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Rydeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz. #T1#
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a leg kick
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rydeland on the side of the head.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Rydeland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Rydeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Rydeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.#T4#
Diaz throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Rydeland.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rydeland on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rydeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rydeland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rydeland tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Rydeland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rydeland looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rydeland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydeland regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rydeland wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rydeland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rydeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydeland, not yet.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is keeping the position.#T3#
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz works over Rydeland with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard. #T4##SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Rydeland's legs - danger averted.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rydeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rydeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Rydeland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Rydeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.#T1#
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rydeland's leg. Rydeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rydeland jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rydeland's leg. Rydeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 connects with a high kick.
Diaz slips under a jab.#T2#
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz scores with a jab. Rydeland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Rydeland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Rydeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Rydeland takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rydeland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rydeland continues to drive forward.
Rydeland swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Rydeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rydeland's calf.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Diaz misses.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Rydeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rydeland is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rydeland is able to avoid easily.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Rydeland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Rydeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rydeland checks a leg kick nicely.
Rydeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 244
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Kruglov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz sets himself, and Kruglov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruglov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #T1#
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
We've been informed that Kruglov 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.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Kruglov thinks about the counter body kick.
Diaz cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Kruglov's knee but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruglov flicks out a counter leg kick but Diaz steps away.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Kruglov has the dominant position.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Diaz defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Kruglov lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Diaz misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz dives in and grabs Kruglov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruglov pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kruglov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Kruglov moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches up against the cage.
Diaz avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body. #T4#
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruglov swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kruglov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage. #T1#
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz pushes Kruglov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruglov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Kruglov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kruglov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Kruglov moved away.#T3#
Kruglov thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Kruglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kruglov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kruglov lands a two punch combo.
Diaz swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to circle away but Kruglov has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kruglov sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Kruglov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruglov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a high kick!
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruglov tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruglov to the ground. Kruglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Kruglov off balance momentarily.#TD#
Diaz feints and as Kruglov raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kruglov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Kruglov keeps him there for the moment.
Kruglov working Diaz over with knees to the body.#T3#
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a right hand. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anton Kruglov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Kruglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Kruglov saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
It seemed like Kruglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov dodges the punch combination from Diaz. #T1#
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov. #T2#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz cracks Kruglov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Kruglov defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz misses the jab.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. #T3#
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards. #T4#
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruglov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruglov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Kruglov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kruglov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kruglov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruglov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Kruglov is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruglov down to the mat. Kruglov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruglov misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov. #T3#
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov blocking some punches. #TD#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Kruglov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Kruglov is defending the strikes.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruglov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruglov defending against the ground and pound.
Kruglov wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kruglov to escape.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov avoids it well.
Diaz looks up at the clock and then as Kruglov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Kruglov is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov gets back to half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruglov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruglov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kruglov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Kruglov.
I've got Kruglov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Anton Kruglov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Cartwright rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cartwright counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Cartwright instigates a clinch. #T1#
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.#CL#
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Cartwright closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Cartwright's brow. #T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is trying to keep Diaz in close. #SUB#
Cartwright 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. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cartwright 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.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cartwright 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Diaz throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Cartwright is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kamerun Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Kamerun Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 227
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Coach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coach slips under a jab from Diaz.
We've been told by Coach's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coach throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coach as he jumps to the side.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a jab.#CL#
Coach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coach lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coach blocks a body shot from Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coach manages to avoid it.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coach tries to clinch up.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coach stuffs the takedown.
Coach seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Head Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coach scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Coach moves out of range easily. #CL#
Coach moves into the clinch successfully.
Coach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coach can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Coach gets a clinch.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coach scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Coach.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Coach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Coach moved out of range nicely.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Diaz. #T3#
Coach tries to clinch up.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Coach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Head Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coach attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a takedown into Coach's guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coach! #REVR##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coach wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries to bench press Coach off him but Coach keeps the position.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Coach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Coach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Coach wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach takes one to the chin there.
Coach tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz cracks Coach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Coach 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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coach scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz with a hook.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coach's hands.#T2#
Diaz lands with a hook. Coach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coach doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz fails with the takedown.#CL#
Coach rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coach throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz is trying to drag Coach to the mat but Coach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coach trying to land knees to the body.
Coach putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Coach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coach lands a right hook to the body.
Coach blocks the body kick.
Coach moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coach lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coach lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Coach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Coach clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Coach to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Coach is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Coach avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coach is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Coach has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coach pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz 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#
Coach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coach lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coach lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Coach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Coach shakes it off.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coach's head.
Coach throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Coach slips a straight right by Diaz.
Coach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coach looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Coach's body.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coach can pounce on him.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coach.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Coach.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Coach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coach wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Coach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Head Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz clobbers Coach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coach throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Coach walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coach.
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz tests Coach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz scores with a jab. Coach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Coach is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Coach got wobbled bad by a big combination! Diaz presses forward with punches and knees until Coach stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Coach closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 216
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Firm thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Firm gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Firm.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Firm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Firm misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Firm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Firm's head.
Firm cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Firm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Firm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz slips under a jab from Firm.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firm throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Firm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz sizes up Firm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Firm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Dante Firm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Firm's leg but Firm calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Firm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Firm circles away.
Firm checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firm misses with a body shot.
Firm throws a shot to the body.
Firm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Firm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Firm slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Firm throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Firm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Firm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Firm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Firm throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Firm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firm misses with a body shot.
Firm jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Firm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Firm shows good takedown defense.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Firm's shoulder, as Firm tries to avoid the shot.
Firm scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firm.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firm throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Firm throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely. #T3#
Firm tries to clinch up.
Diaz scores with a jab. Firm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Firm.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Firm.
Firm ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Firm down.
Firm misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Firm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Firm is looking to clinch.
Firm scores with a nice strike.
Firm throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Firm.
Firm lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Firm clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Firm has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is not content to let Firm control the position.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Firm trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Firm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Firm.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Firm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Firm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Firm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Firm counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Firm.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Firm off balance momentarily.
Firm stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Firm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Firm's body. Firm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firm throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Firm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#T1#
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Firm tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Firm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Firm blocks a jab.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Firm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Firm moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Firm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Firm misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Dante Firm is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Firm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Firm counters with a nice uppercut.
Firm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#CL#
Firm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firm keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz pushes Firm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz tries a body shot but Firm blocks it.
Firm keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Firm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Firm manages to get underhooks.
Dante Firm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.
Firm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Firm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Firm throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Diaz tries a body shot but Firm blocks it.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz tries to pull guard but Firm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Firm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Firm blocks it.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz works on Firm's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Firm gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Firm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firm blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Firm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Firm.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Firm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dante Firm has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Firm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Firm misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Firm backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Firm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Firm scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dante Firm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Firm's shoulder, as Firm tries to avoid the shot.
Firm takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Firm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Firm can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Firm tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Firm goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Firm is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Firm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Diaz. #T1#
Firm misses with a looping left.#CL#
Firm closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firm works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Firm misses with a straight right.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Firm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Firm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Firm.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firm, as that shot connected.
Firm missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz takes a swing at Firm's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Firm stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Firm is able to avoid easily.
Firm slips under a jab.
Firm lands a body shot.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dante Firm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firm digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firm.
Diaz moves out of range as Firm strikes.
Firm connects with a looping right hand.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Firm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Firm is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Firm lands a jab.
Firm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firm lands the left hand.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Firm had a free shot at his head there.
Firm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Firm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firm.
Firm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Firm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Firm is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Firm blocks a jab.
Firm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Firm moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
A jab from Firm finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Firm thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Firm saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Firm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Firm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!
Dante Firm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3593 p4p, 390 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1324 p4p, 173 weight class). This should be fireworks!

185 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

165 cm
24 yrs
185 lbs

Diaz

Dravezesdi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kamerun Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dravezesdi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.

Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Dravezesdi 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.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Dravezesdi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Dravezesdi's body position as best he can.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Dravezesdi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dravezesdi is trying to control here but Diaz has managed to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dravezesdi is working to tighten his grip on Diaz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Diaz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dravezesdi is really squeezing tight and eventually Diaz passes out! Dravezesdi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mister Dee (ranked 4861 p4p, 522 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3604 p4p, 420 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
24 yrs
170 lbs

185 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

Dee

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mister Dee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.

Dee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Dee.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dee looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.

Dee working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is working hard here to advance position.
Dee trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dee wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.

Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Dee defends the submission attempt.

Dee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dee avoid being mounted?
Dee manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.

Dee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (0) vs (3) Diaz
Dee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dee tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dee (4) vs (3) Diaz
Diaz tries to roll but Dee sticks to his back.

Dee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.

Dee looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Dee keeps control of the position.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz 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.

Dee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.

Dee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Dee eventually gives up the hold.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily.

Dee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Dee eventually gives up the hold.

Dee wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz gets back to full guard.

Dee 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 Dee has Diaz in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (4) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz pushing down on Dee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dee is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Dee is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.

Dee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Dee up and slammed him! Dee can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (4) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dee tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Dee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dee working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (4) vs (11) Diaz

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working away.
Dee tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.

Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well.
Diaz working away.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dee regains half guard.

Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Dee is trying to control but can't.
Dee wants to control the action here but instead Diaz manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (4) vs (14) Diaz
Dee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dee is just holding on here. Diaz manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dee (4) vs (17) Diaz

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Dee from escaping the position.
Dee wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Diaz trying to control.

Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dee for a finish.
Dee wants to escape the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Dee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Dee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (17) Diaz
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (19) Diaz
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Dee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (8) vs (19) Diaz
Diaz keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Dee preventing the sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (8) vs (24) Diaz
Dee regains half guard.
Dee wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dee is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (8) vs (27) Diaz
Dee tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dee (8) vs (30) Diaz

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dee prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
Dee is trying to break free.

Dee is trying to roll into a better position but Diaz has get a rear naked choke and Dee is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2560 p4p, 325 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3560 p4p, 434 weight class). Schmeiser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David vs Monsanto. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

178 cm
38 yrs
174 lbs

185 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

Schmeiser

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Schmeiser drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schmeiser pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Schmeiser has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (0) Diaz
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz is not content to let Schmeiser control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is letting Schmeiser control him for a moment.
Schmeiser has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Schmeiser controls from the top position.
Schmeiser looking to control but instead Diaz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Schmeiser wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Schmeiser controlling the pace.
Schmeiser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schmeiser is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schmeiser is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (2) Diaz
Schmeiser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz postures up.

Schmeiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (5) Diaz
Schmeiser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (5) Diaz

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Diaz.
Diaz prevents Schmeiser from getting a body triangle.

Schmeiser looking for the RNC.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schmeiser keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Schmeiser trying to control momentarily.
Schmeiser keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Schmeiser keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schmeiser controlling the position well here. Diaz rolled but Schmeiser kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Schmeiser tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy.
Schmeiser is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Diaz working for a triangle but Schmeiser defends it easily.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schmeiser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schmeiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (5) Diaz

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Schmeiser content to control rather than advance.
Schmeiser is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Schmeiser's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schmeiser.
Schmeiser'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.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Schmeiser has passed into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Percy Schmeiser thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Kamerun Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I let him win out of pity.'.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 1843 p4p, 241 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3489 p4p, 425 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rockstar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're The Best Around. This should be fireworks!

191 cm
35 yrs
197 lbs

185 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

Rockstar

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luke Rockstar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Rockstar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockstar (2) vs (0) Diaz

Rockstar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diaz has locked up a guillotine! Diaz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rockstar is holding on here and Diaz must be using up a lot of energy. Rockstar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diaz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kamerun Diaz!
A less than humble Kamerun Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leroy Braga (ranked 940 p4p, 130 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3489 p4p, 427 weight class). Braga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Nation Army. Kamerun Diaz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

180 cm
22 yrs
188 lbs

185 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

Braga

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Leroy Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Diaz rushes Braga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Braga has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Braga dives into Diaz's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (0) Diaz
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.

Braga sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Braga paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diaz - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kamerun Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Kamerun Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2374 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3460 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser's entrance music is David vs Monsanto. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

178 cm
37 yrs
178 lbs

185 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs

Schmeiser

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Diaz darts in and clinches Schmeiser up against the cage.
Schmeiser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.

Schmeiser moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmeiser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schmeiser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Schmeiser takes the fight into the clinch.

Schmeiser lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Diaz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (0) Diaz
Schmeiser has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Schmeiser is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is letting Schmeiser control him for a moment.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schmeiser trying to advance position but Diaz counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schmeiser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmeiser preventing the sweep.
Schmeiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Schmeiser pushes his legs off easily.
Schmeiser content to stall in guard here.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser forces his way into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmeiser passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (0) Diaz

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz 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.
Schmeiser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schmeiser controlling from mount.
Schmeiser takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (11) vs (0) Diaz

Schmeiser looking for the choke from the back.
Schmeiser is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks Schmeiser's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (2) Diaz
Schmeiser controlling Diaz's posture.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmeiser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (13) vs (2) Diaz
Schmeiser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schmeiser pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is staying active underneath Schmeiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmeiser slows the pace down in half guard.

Schmeiser is looking for submissions but instead, Diaz has regained full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Schmeiser defends easily.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Schmeiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmeiser has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Schmeiser pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Schmeiser has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (16) vs (2) Diaz
Schmeiser tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz tries to hold on but Schmeiser pushes him away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling his opponent.
Schmeiser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schmeiser is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diaz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (19) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz can't escape the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controls the action.

Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Percy Schmeiser very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3447 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 315 p4p, 41 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hanak's choice of entrance music: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs

172 cm
35 yrs
164 lbs

Diaz

Hanak

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kamerun Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Hanak clinches with his opponent.

Hanak lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Hanak

Hanak 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 Hanak has Diaz in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Hanak
Hanak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Hanak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Hanak
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak postures up.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (4) Hanak

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is pressing down on Hanak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanak is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hanak!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (4) Hanak
Diaz wants to control the pace but Hanak is squirming around nicely.
Hanak wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hanak is now in Diaz's guard. A big mistake from Diaz there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (7) vs (6) Hanak
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.

Hanak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanak.

Hanak is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Hanak is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hanak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanak trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Hanak has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanak's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (9) vs (6) Hanak
Diaz trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanak is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
Hanak pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanak keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Hanak working a defensive guard here.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanak has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanak is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (9) vs (8) Hanak

Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hanak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Hanak should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamerun Diaz!
After the fight, Kamerun Diaz 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: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3429 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwasi Enin (ranked 10136 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

185 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs

175 cm
22 yrs
175 lbs

Diaz

Enin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kamerun Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kwasi Enin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Enin shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Enin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Enin
Enin pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Enin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Enin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enin pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enin wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Enin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Enin tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.

Diaz has his foot on Enin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enin works his way back into a safe position though.
Enin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Enin seems to be looking for submissions.
Enin wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Enin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Enin is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Enin keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Enin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Enin wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Enin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enin trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Enin trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Enin lying in Diaz's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Diaz decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Enin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patricio Santos Diaz and Shinichi Onizuka. Onizuka has chosen Kokane - Can I as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Patricio Santos Diaz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Patricio Santos Diaz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

185 cm
24 yrs
170 lbs

185 cm
42 yrs
170 lbs

Santos Diaz

Onizuka

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Shinichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos Diaz shoots for a takedown but Onizuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Onizuka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Onizuka circles away.

Santos Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Onizuka is trying to defend but Santos Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (0) Onizuka
Santos Diaz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka is looking for a sweep. Santos Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos Diaz is looking to advance position but Onizuka won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Onizuka trying to control from the bottom.
Onizuka is in trouble now - Santos Diaz has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (0) Onizuka
Santos Diaz prevents Onizuka from getting the reversal.
Santos Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Onizuka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying desperately to improve position.
Onizuka tries to lock up and control but Santos Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Onizuka 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.
Santos Diaz content just to control the position here.
Onizuka working to try and regain half guard.
Santos Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Santos Diaz pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Onizuka wants to control but Santos Diaz is having none of it.
Santos Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Onizuka is trying to escape the mount.
Santos Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is looking to improve his position but Santos Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Onizuka is having none of it.
Onizuka tries to lock up and control but Santos Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos Diaz prevents Onizuka from getting the reversal.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Onizuka tries to reverse the position but Santos Diaz maintains control.
Santos Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Onizuka is looking to get to half guard.
Santos Diaz controlling his opponent.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Santos Diaz pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Santos Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Onizuka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Onizuka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Onizuka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (2) Onizuka
Onizuka works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (5) Onizuka
Santos Diaz is being controlled here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka tries to advance to mount but Santos Diaz denies him.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Onizuka keeps moving and retains side control.
Onizuka advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos Diaz (5) vs (7) Onizuka
Santos Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos Diaz regains half guard.
Santos Diaz tries to get to full guard but Onizuka has control of the leg.
Santos Diaz is working hard here to advance position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to pass the guard but Santos Diaz is defending well.
Onizuka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (10) Onizuka
Santos Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Santos Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Santos Diaz is looking to control Onizuka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos Diaz avoid being mounted?
Santos Diaz tries to get to full guard but Onizuka has control of the leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is staying active underneath Onizuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Onizuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos Diaz is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Santos Diaz trying to control here.
Onizuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos Diaz keeps working.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is pressing down on Onizuka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Onizuka trying to control but Santos Diaz is working from the bottom.
Santos Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep here but Onizuka controlling him for the moment.
Onizuka postures up.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Santos Diaz keeps moving.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard but Onizuka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (13) Onizuka
Santos Diaz tries to improve position but can't.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka controls the position from side control.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Onizuka working away.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Onizuka is looking to take a break and control but Santos Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Santos Diaz gets back to half guard.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Onizuka is very close to passing his half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Onizuka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Onizuka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos Diaz!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (16) Onizuka
Santos Diaz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Santos Diaz (5) vs (19) Onizuka
Onizuka keeps control of the position as Santos Diaz tries to break free.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka struggling to keep hold of the position.
Santos Diaz tries to escape the position.
Santos Diaz trying to control the position but Onizuka manages to sink in the hooks.
Santos Diaz wants to escape the position.
Onizuka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santos Diaz.
Santos Diaz tries to break free.

Onizuka is cranking Santos Diaz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Santos Diaz! He's tightened the choke and Santos Diaz is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinichi Onizuka!

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patricio Santos Diaz and Mack Mythos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
24 yrs
170 lbs

185 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Santos Diaz

Mythos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Santos Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Mythos. Mythos maintains the clinch.
Santos Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mythos is defending well.

Mythos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mythos manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos Diaz (0) vs (4) Mythos
Mythos controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Santos Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos Diaz tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Mythos is thwarting Santos Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Mythos controlling the action here.

Santos Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos Diaz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Santos Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mythos passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (0) vs (7) Mythos
Santos Diaz tries to buck Mythos off but Mythos is having none of it.
Santos Diaz is trying to escape the position but Mythos is controlling the position.
Santos Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santos Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (7) Mythos
Santos Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mythos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Santos Diaz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mythos as he works his way to full guard.
Santos Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos managing to control the position.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Mythos pulls Santos Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Mythos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos Diaz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (9) Mythos
Santos Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mythos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (12) Mythos
Santos Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HFC Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Santos Diaz struggling a bit here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mythos off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (12) Mythos
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Santos Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Santos Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mythos looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Will Santos Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Santos Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Mythos is staying busy.

Santos Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Santos Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mythos is really stuck here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Santos Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mythos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mythos rolls, trying to escape but Santos Diaz keeps control of the position.
Mythos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Santos Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mythos is still trying to improve position.
Mythos trying to control the hands but Santos Diaz breaks the grip.

Santos Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Santos Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Santos Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is really struggling to control Mythos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos Diaz controlling from the back.

Santos Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mythos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santos Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Mythos pushed the leg off.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Santos Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Mythos is defending it well.
Santos Diaz is trying to stick to Mythos's back but Mythos is turning into Santos Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mythos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (14) Mythos
Mythos is stalling in the full guard.
Santos Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Santos Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mythos is aware though and is defending well.

Santos Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mythos works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos Diaz trying to hold on to Mythos's head to control him but Mythos postures up.
Santos Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Mythos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mythos prevents Santos Diaz from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Mythos seems content to control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Mythos postures up.
Mythos is looking to advance position but Santos Diaz won't allow it.
Santos Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mythos jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (17) Mythos
Santos Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Santos Diaz struggling a bit here.
Santos Diaz sneaks back into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Santos Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard but Mythos passes into half guard.
Santos Diaz has a hand on Mythos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mythos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (20) Mythos
Santos Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Santos Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (8) vs (20) Mythos

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mythos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos Diaz wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Mythos pulls Santos Diaz in to control the position.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Santos Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mythos wants to sweep but no luck.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos Diaz passes Mythos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos Diaz is keen to just control but Mythos is a slippery customer.
Santos Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mythos won't allow Santos Diaz to pass to mount.
Mythos is controlling Santos Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Diaz is thwarting Mythos's attempts to control the position.
Santos Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 20 to 8.
An out of breath Mack Mythos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miilo Nurkkanen and Patricio Santos Diaz. Nurkkanen comes to the cage accompanied by When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice . Patricio Santos Diaz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

190 cm
24 yrs
182 lbs

185 cm
24 yrs
170 lbs

Nurkkanen

Santos Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Nurkkanen gets tackled into the cage by Santos Diaz. Santos Diaz maintains the clinch.

Santos Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Santos Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurkkanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurkkanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Santos Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurkkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep here but Nurkkanen controlling him for the moment.
Nurkkanen controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Diaz keeping moving, preventing Nurkkanen from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at HFC Training Center inform us that Santos Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurkkanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos Diaz is retaining full guard.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Santos Diaz keeps moving.
Nurkkanen looking to pass the guard.
Nurkkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Santos Diaz keeps moving.
Nurkkanen preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard but Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
Nurkkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Santos Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen trying to control from half guard but Santos Diaz is working away.
Santos Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurkkanen uses his free foot to push down on Santos Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos Diaz.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (3) vs (0) Santos Diaz
Santos Diaz regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurkkanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurkkanen's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurkkanen (3) vs (4) Santos Diaz
Nurkkanen can't escape the position.
Nurkkanen is working hard here to advance position.
Santos Diaz is looking to control Nurkkanen but Nurkkanen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santos Diaz has the hooks in. Nurkkanen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Santos Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurkkanen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurkkanen turns into Santos Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (5) vs (4) Santos Diaz

Santos Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurkkanen has picked Santos Diaz up and slammed him! Santos Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurkkanen manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (8) vs (4) Santos Diaz
Santos Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Santos Diaz sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurkkanen controlling the action here.
Nurkkanen is looking to take a break and control but Santos Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurkkanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurkkanen wants to control but Santos Diaz is keeping him busy.

Santos Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurkkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Santos Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Nurkkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos Diaz is looking to get back to full guard here but Nurkkanen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (11) vs (4) Santos Diaz
Nurkkanen controls the position.
Santos Diaz regains half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos Diaz wants to improve his position but Nurkkanen is controlling well.
Nurkkanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Nurkkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Santos Diaz working for a triangle but Nurkkanen defends it easily.
Nurkkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Santos Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurkkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Nurkkanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Santos Diaz looking to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Santos Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurkkanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurkkanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurkkanen passes Santos Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurkkanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos Diaz is pressing down on Nurkkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Nurkkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Santos Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Nurkkanen 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.
Nurkkanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurkkanen controlling the pace.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Nurkkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurkkanen looking to pass the guard.
Nurkkanen won't allow Santos Diaz to sweep him here.
Nurkkanen being controlled here momentarily.

Santos Diaz pushes a forearm under Nurkkanen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nurkkanen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patricio Santos Diaz!
After the big win, Patricio Santos Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patricio Santos Diaz and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patricio Santos Diaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

185 cm
24 yrs
170 lbs

183 cm
30 yrs
180 lbs

Santos Diaz

Paulman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paulman wants to clinch but Santos Diaz slips to the side

and Santos Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulman's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman pulls Santos Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santos Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santos Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Santos Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (0) Paulman
Santos Diaz wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman stops Santos Diaz from passing to mount.
Santos Diaz working away.
Paulman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (2) Paulman
Santos Diaz tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paulman.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santos Diaz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman trying to control the pace.

Santos Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Paulman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos Diaz avoid being mounted?
Santos Diaz wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Santos Diaz defending well.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Santos Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Santos Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Santos Diaz's legs - danger averted.

Santos Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Santos Diaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman preventing the sweep.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos Diaz is retaining full guard.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (7) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Paulman is controlling Santos Diaz's posture.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Santos Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (10) vs (2) Paulman
Santos Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Paulman is looking to regain half guard here but Santos Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Paulman is trying to control Santos Diaz's posture but Santos Diaz avoids it.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Santos Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Santos Diaz trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Santos Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (13) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman is squirming around, avoiding Santos Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Santos Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Santos Diaz tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Santos Diaz wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Santos Diaz controlling his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Santos Diaz controlling the action here.
Paulman gets full guard.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos Diaz wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman has control of Santos Diaz's left arm, preventing Santos Diaz from doing any damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman is still trying to improve position.
Santos Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman controls Santos Diaz momentarily but Santos Diaz frees himself.
Paulman is controlling Santos Diaz's posture.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Santos Diaz's head to control his posture.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Santos Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos Diaz 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.
Santos Diaz'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.
Santos Diaz wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman has his hands on Santos Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos Diaz wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Santos Diaz passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Santos Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.

Santos Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paulman trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Santos Diaz is looking to advance position but Paulman won't allow it.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos Diaz controls the pace.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Santos Diaz controlling from the top position.
Santos Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Santos Diaz won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman 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.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Santos Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Santos Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Santos Diaz from controlling successfully.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santos Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Diaz postures up.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Santos Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Santos Diaz is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos Diaz takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Patricio Santos Diaz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Hussain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hussain is trying to trip Bronson. He has hold of a leg but Bronson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hussain persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hussain throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussain postures up and lands a big shot to Bronson's brow. #SUB#
Bronson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hussain doesn't defend quickly enough and Bronson has managed to lock this one up! Can Hussain escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bronson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinny Bronson!
Vinny Bronson retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Vinny Bronson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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