Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Diaz feints and then cracks Bob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bob down.
Bob misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bob.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Diaz keeps Bob at a distance using the push kick.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Bob defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Bob cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
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.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Bob avoids it with no problem.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Bob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Diaz swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Bob moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiaz.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Bob avoids it with no problem.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Bob tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bob digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Bob scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niko Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Bob's defenses.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Bob as he connects with a hook.
Bob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Diaz cracks Bob with a good jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz with a jab.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz works Bob's body with a nice hook.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Bob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Bob lands with a nice body punch.
Bob swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niko Diaz made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RH41
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Wolfman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolfman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolfman misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wolfman's knee momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Wolfman sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Wolfman misses.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Wolfman.
Wolfman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the ropes. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Wolfman connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolfman throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Wolfman throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolfman. That did some damage!
Blitz Wolfman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfman misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Wolfman saw that one coming.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfman finish him?
Diaz walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Wolfman! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blitz Wolfman!

Event: RH30
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Gregor staying out of range there.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Gregor moved out of range nicely.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregor on the side of the head.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz cracks Gregor with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Gregor's leg. Gregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Gregor misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a quick counter head kick but Gregor was just out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregor.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a low kick but Gregor avoids it.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Gregor takes it in his stride.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Gregor misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregor off the ropes and back into range.
Gregor throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Gregor blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Gregor scores with a punch to the head.
Gregor checks a leg kick.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Gregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gregor tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz misses with the body kick
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
Diaz scores with a one two! Gregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Gregor should have avoided that one.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz slips a straight right by Gregor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gregor staying out of range there.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregor's head.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz slips a jab from Gregor.
Diaz throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Diaz defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregor off the ropes and back into range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diaz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gregor avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Gregor takes it in his stride.
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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. #T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gregor counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gregor knocks out Diaz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Gregor before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Gregor picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor!

Event: RH24
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the ropes by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Silva forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Diaz wants to break free but Silva has control. #T1#
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Diaz misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Diaz tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Diaz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Arnaldo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz lands a front kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Silva lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Silva tries to land a body kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
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 cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnaldo Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Silva lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Silva looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Silva sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.#T1#
Silva wants to clinch.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
A cross from Diaz lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Silva.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Silva lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Niko Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva lands with a cross.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Silva.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Silva is holding Diaz round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Diaz goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Silva takes it and Diaz is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Arnaldo Silva!
Arnaldo Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH17
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Leekpai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leekpai looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Leekpai misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leekpai.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Leekpai is looking to counter punch.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Leekpai's ribs.
Leekpai ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz staggers Leekpai with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Leekpai looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Diaz is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: RH9
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Williams cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Diaz scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Williams misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Williams misses with a double jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niko Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Williams throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A short left from Williams.
Diaz tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Williams pushes Diaz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards. #T2#
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a combination that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz jabs at Williams's body.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Williams lands a body shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Williams misses with a hook.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams slips under a jab.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
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 to the body
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to get into range but Williams steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Diaz! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Williams scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Carter Williams!
A victorious Ethan Carter Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RH3
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
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.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz. #T1#
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego 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.
Diego thumps Diaz with a low kick.#T2#
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diego 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.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz thinks about the counter body kick.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diego 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.
Diaz swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Diego thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diego is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Diego backpedaling.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Diaz throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Niko Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego motions for Diaz to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niko Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Diego digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.#T1#
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Diego catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diego moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diego is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diego slips under a jab from Diaz.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego. #T2#
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Our winner, Dwan Diego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ispa
Date: Feb 17, 2019

#R1#
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Tanahashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Tanahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Tanahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Tanahashi manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Tanahashi throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Tanahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Tanahashi misses. #T1##KD2#
Tanahashi drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tanahashi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to get into range but Tanahashi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Diaz! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tanahashi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomohiro Tanahashi!
Tomohiro Tanahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Murhaa vs Klos
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asham. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asham.
Asham is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asham scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Asham throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Asham only half commits.
Asham throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Asham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz stalks Asham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asham's face. Asham staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asham is looking to counter punch.
Asham thumps Diaz with a low kick.#T1#
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Asham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asham.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Asham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Asham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asham lands a head shot.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz moves out of range as Asham throws a body kick.
Asham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asham avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asham.
Asham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target. #T2#
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Asham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz misses with the combination.
Asham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Asham.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Asham feints a jab and as Diaz dips his head, Asham unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Diaz right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Diaz falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Asham smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arron Asham!
Our winner, Arron Asham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Rickenbacker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rickenbacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Rickenbacker's shoulder, as Rickenbacker tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rickenbacker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Diaz drops Rickenbacker with a right and a left! Diaz comes rushing in but Rickenbacker regains his composure and manages to keep Diaz in guard. #ROC#
Rickenbacker is rocked!
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 stands and throws Rickenbacker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rickenbacker is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rickenbacker, who protects the arm well.
Rickenbacker seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz controls the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz wants to control but Rickenbacker is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Rickenbacker looking for a sweep but Diaz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Rickenbacker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rickenbacker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Diaz is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rickenbacker with him. Rickenbacker is trying to defend but Diaz has an arm under the chin now! Rickenbacker grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niko Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niko Diaz made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFC XS1: Murhaa vs Crosby
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Tessier throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tessier with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
A left lands for Diaz.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tessier dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Tessier's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Tessier backing up. Tessier nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz defending well as Tessier loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier wants to clinch.
Tessier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tessier lands a right hook to the body.
Tessier moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.#T1#
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Tessier.
Tessier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tessier connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tessier on the side of the head.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Tessier.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Tessier takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Tessier fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niko Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
Tessier shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.#T2#
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessier lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Tessier takes one to the side of the head.
Tessier swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to Tessier's midsection.
A low kick from Tessier misses
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tessier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Tessier settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier checks a low kick from Diaz.
Tessier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tessier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Tessier has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD#
Diaz cracks Tessier with a big right hand and Tessier goes down!#ROC#
Tessier is rocked!
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tessier is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Tessier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tessier can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tessier to see if he's OK.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz works to advance to full mount. Tessier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tessier's face.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tessier tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz moves to the back.
Tessier seems to have recovered his senses.
Tessier tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Diaz has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Tessier manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz wants to stand up but Tessier is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Tessier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessier can do to turn this around?
Tessier 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.
Tessier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tessier slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Tessier feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Good shot there by Diaz.#T1#
Tessier shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tessier throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Tessier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tessier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tessier lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Tessier shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Tessier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo! #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!
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Tessier counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Tessier manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Tessier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Tessier keeps him under control.
Tessier thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Tessier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz won't allow Tessier to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Tessier. #T3#
Tessier is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Tessier.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niko Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tessier to get the leverage.
Tessier throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is not content to let Tessier control the position.
Diaz wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tessier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tessier wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz trying to control but Tessier postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Niko Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tessier scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tessier eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tessier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tessier feints a counter leg kick.
Tessier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tessier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Tessier rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tessier controls his hands.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Tessier's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Tessier blocks with his arms.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Tessier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tessiers head.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tessier avoids it.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Tessier.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Tessier wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Niko Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
Tessier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Tessier throws an elbow that misses.
Tessier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Tessier.
Tessier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Tessier counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Tessier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tessier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Tessier misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Tessier looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Tessier drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Tessier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tessier from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Tessier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tessier works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Tessier throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Tessier throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tessier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Tessier keeps moving.
Diaz passes Tessier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tessier trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Tessier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Tessier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessier is trying to control but can't.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tay circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Diaz drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tay follows Diaz to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay 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: IFC MW39: Lomachenko v Chugman
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Diaz misses.
Sexyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sexyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Sexyama.
Sexyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Sexyama avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Sexyama slips under a jab.
Sexyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz defending well as Sexyama loads up on a big left hand.
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Sexyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sexyama.
Diaz lands with a hook. Sexyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sexyama misses with a hook
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Sexyama cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Sexyama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Sexyama looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sexyama.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Sexyama avoids it easily.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Sexyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sexyama throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sexyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Sexyama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Sexyama is rocked!
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sexyama.
Sexyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Sexyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sexyama with a jab.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Sexyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Sexyama keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sexyama forces his way into half guard.
Sexyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Sexyama is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is staying active underneath Sexyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sexyama trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sexyama is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sexyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sexyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sexyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Niko Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sexyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sexyama misses with the combination.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sexyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Sexyama slips a jab from Diaz.
A combination from Sexyama does no damage.
A big right from Diaz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Sexyama walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Sexyama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Sexyama misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sexyama eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sexyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sexyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Sexyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Sexyama tries to pass.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sexyama trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sexyama controls the pace.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Sexyama tries to pass.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Sexyama postures up. #T3#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sexyama.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Sexyama manages to avoid it.#KD#
A head kick lands from Diaz that sends Sexyama to the canvas. Sexyama tries to scramble back to his feet but Diaz brings him back down into side control.
Sexyama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sexyama tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz punching from mount but Sexyama doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4##SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar but Sexyama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sexyama.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Sexyama postures up. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sexyama is aware though and is defending well.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Sexyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Sexyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sexyama throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sexyama.
Sexyama clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Sexyama does it's job there.
Sexyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Sexyama throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sexyama! Diaz dives in looking to finish! Sexyama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Diaz!
After the big win, Niko Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC 64 Thomas vs Lopez
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Stefanovic throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stefanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Stefanovic shakes it off.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A good leg kick by Stefanovic.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanovic scores with a leg kick.
Stefanovic slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz slips under a jab.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.#T1#
Stefanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
A cross from Stefanovic lands.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.#CL#
Stefanovic instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanovic.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a hook.#T2#
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a looping left.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Stefanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Stefanovic is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Stefanovic wants to clinch.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stefanovic is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs. #T3#
Stefanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Stefanovic misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Stefanovic tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Stefanovic. Stefanovic maintains the clinch.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Diaz tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stefanovic's hands.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a right hand #CL#
and Stefanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz pushes Stefanovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Stefanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stefanovic lands with a left to the head.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Niko Diaz's cut even more.
Stefanovic letting Diaz take a breather here.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz looks to land a combination. Stefanovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz swinging wildly here. #T1#
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Diaz lands a jab to Stefanovic's midsection.
Stefanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Stefanovic lands a jab.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Stefanovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stefanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Diaz. #T2#
Diaz throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic thumps Diaz with a low 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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stefanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanovic tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Stefanovic is out of range. #T3#
Diaz cracks Stefanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz takes a swing at Stefanovic's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Stefanovic. #CL#
Stefanovic moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stefanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.#T4##CL#
Stefanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz throws a jab when Stefanovic was well out of range.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stefanovic to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Stefanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
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 Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
That's time! Stefanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Stefanovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stefanovic scrambles back to his feet.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Stefanovic throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Stefanovic avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanovic moves away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Stefanovic.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Stefanovic. Stefanovic maintains the clinch.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Niko Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanovic throws a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stefanovic scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
A head kick by Stefanovic misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefanovic moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz tries to bum rush Stefanovic with a series of wild strikes but Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Stefanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Diaz moves forwards but Stefanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Stefanovic dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Stefanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
As Diaz tries to get set, Stefanovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stefanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
Diaz cracks Stefanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stefanovic throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Diaz.#T4#
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Stefanovic has the dominant position.
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off. #CUT#
Niko Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Niko Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!

Event: IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Loureiro tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Loureiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Loureiro controls the position.
Loureiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
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.
Loureiro takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loureiro throws a strike aimed at the side of Diaz's head but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Loureiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well. #SUB#
Loureiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Loureiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #SUB#
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro 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.
Loureiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Loureiro swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loureiro's guard.#SUB#
Loureiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Loureiro 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. Oh but Loureiro is tightening it up a little... Diaz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diaz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diaz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Loureiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Loureiro!

Event: IFC 53 Butabi vs McTavish
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz slips under a jab from Dan.
Dan throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dangerous Dan has been cut.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dan.
Dan misses with the body kick
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dangerous Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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.
Dan misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dan misses the shot to the body.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Dan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Dan is rocked!
Dan throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand from hell and Dan is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Diaz!
After the big win, Niko Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC MW 26 Zapata vs Ubereem
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Mollen works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Mollen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mollen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mollen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mollen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Mollen misses.
Mollen connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Mollen didn't see that one coming.
Mollen throws a combination that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Mollen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mollen throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mollen throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Mollen looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Mollen just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz lands a head kick. Mollen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Mollen 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.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mollen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mollen.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz swings for the body but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Mollen lands with an overhand left.
Mollen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Mollen staying out of range there.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Diaz.
Mollen throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Mollen throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T2#
A slow jab from Mollen misses its intended target.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mollen throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mollen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mollen slips a jab from Diaz.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Mollen misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mollen was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Mollen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mollen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Mollen misses with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mollen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Mollen.#T3#
A slow jab from Mollen misses its intended target.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mollen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Mollen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Mollen.
Mollen throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mollen thinking.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mollen on the side of the head.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen misses with an uppercut.
Mollen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mollen's head backwards.
Mollen connects with a body shot.
Mollen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz throws a jab when Mollen was well out of range.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Mollen misses with a combination
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Mollen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mollen.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Mollen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Mollen.
Mollen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mollen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mollen throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Mollen.
Diaz tests Mollen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mollen misses with a looping right.
Mollen connects with a single shot there.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Mollen.
Mollen takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mollen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mollen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mollen was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mollen moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Mollen moved away.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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.
Mollen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mollen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mollen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mollen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Mollen knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Mollen is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Mollen.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mollen throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Mollen is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Mollen manages to avoid it.
Mollen seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz throws the left hand but Mollen avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mollen misses.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mollen.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Mollen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mollen misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mollen lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Diaz to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Diaz just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hallis Mollen!

Event: IFC MW23 Wilder vs Kisqali
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Diaz misses the jab.
Muller digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller .
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Muller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muller wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.#T1#
Muller is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
Muller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz slips a jab from Muller .
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz slips under a jab from Muller .
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz 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.
Muller takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Muller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muller takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Muller wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Muller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller .
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Muller moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T3#
Muller throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz slips under a jab from Muller .
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Muller 's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muller 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Diaz.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Muller moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Hennig Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Muller tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Muller thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller . Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Diaz sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Muller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Muller staying out of range there.
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller .
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz fakes the leg kick and cracks Muller in the body.
Muller takes one to the chin there.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Muller moves away and avoids it.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muller in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Muller misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Muller moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.#CL2#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Muller lands a left hand. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller .
Muller throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Muller .#CL2#
Muller forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Muller lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muller 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 misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
Muller thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Muller looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muller blocks the body kick.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Muller swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller .
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
Muller looks to clinch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muller misses the body punch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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.

Niko Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Muller thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Muller tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Muller connects with a body shot.
Muller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#CL2#
Muller gets a clinch. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller .
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Muller there.
Muller defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Muller 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 throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands a jab to Muller 's midsection.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Muller has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Muller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Muller pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Muller misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Muller .
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Muller . Those never looked like landing. #T3##CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller misses with some punches. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Muller slips a straight right by Diaz.
Muller misses with a looping left.
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Muller instigates a clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Hennig Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Muller lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Diaz defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller scores with a nice head shot.
Muller throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A big left from Diaz misses.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller . Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Muller misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hennig Muller .
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% 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: KAMIKAZE 80: House of Pain
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
Manning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Manning moved away.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Manning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz lunges at Manning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manning's hand.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manning fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Diaz gets caught napping as Manning dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.#T1#
Diaz working a defensive guard but Manning manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Manning is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Diaz is trying to escape and Manning transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Diaz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Manning! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peyton Manning!
A very excited looking Peyton Manning 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: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 4
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Patton has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
Patton works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Patton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Diaz.
No joy there for Patton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Patton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Patton walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.#T1#
Patton misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patton misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Patton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Patton.
Patton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Patton avoids them all with ease.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Patton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patton walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Patton misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Diaz counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Patton to the mat! Diaz runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Patton is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#CUT2#
Mike Patton's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Patton is rocked!#T2#
Diaz cracks Patton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Patton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws an overhand right that has Patton reeling! Diaz follows up with more punches and Patton is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Niko Diaz!
After the big win, Niko Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Mike Patton was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 3: Champs
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Diaz lands a head shot.
De La Bambasio throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Bambasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped De La Bambasio's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Katsurou De La Bambasio has been cut.
Diaz lands a head shot.
De La Bambasio takes a jab right on the kisser.
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.
Diaz digs a good body shot into De La Bambasio's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. De La Bambasio backs away looking to recover.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
De La Bambasio doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
De La Bambasio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
De La Bambasio is rocked!
De La Bambasio tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a perfect left hook, dropping De La Bambasio to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Rollins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Rollins's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz lunges at Rollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rollins's hand.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rollins 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.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rollins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Rollins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz trying to control but Rollins postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
Diaz trying to hold on to Rollins's head to control him but Rollins postures up.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Rollins is controlling the position.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rollins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Rollins 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 Diaz!
Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T4#
Diaz prevents Rollins from improving his position.#SUB#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head. #SUB#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rollins has time to react.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins throws a lazy body kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rollins shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz scores with the left hand. Rollins knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rollins on the side of the head.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz lands a jab.
Rollins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Diaz works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks.
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.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rollins has time to react.
Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Diaz scores with a jab. Rollins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko 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#
Rollins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rollins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover.
Diaz clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rollins misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Rollins
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Rollins with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rollins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Rollins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins shoots and misses
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz jabs at Rollins's body.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Diaz stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Rollins walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Rollins is rocked!
Nice shot by Diaz.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz scores with a one two! Rollins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges. #T3#
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rollins eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. #T4#
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Henry Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins wants to clinch
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henry Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rollins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rollins eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Niko Diaz thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Henry Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
Rampage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rampage dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Rampage's head and hops out.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Rampage has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rampage tightens his grip and picks Diaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Diaz manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rampage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Diaz wanted to stand there but Rampage had control of the position. #T1#
Rampage is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Rampage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rampage is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Rampage is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Diaz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rampage to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Diaz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rampage pulls down on the head and he's put Diaz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lewis Rampage!
Lewis Rampage very nearly forgot to thank Devotion Energy Inc (Laundry)(Flights) 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krocidal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krocidal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Krocidal backs away looking to recover.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Krocidal avoids it well.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Krocidal avoids it well.
As Diaz looks to move away, Krocidal throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Krocidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Krocidal . Those never looked like landing.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a jab. Krocidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krocidal dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Krocidal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krocidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krocidal is breathing heavily.
Krocidal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Krocidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Krocidal drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krocidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Krocidal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krocidal s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Krocidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krocidal is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws a right hand that Krocidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Krocidal also avoids with ease.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Krocidal moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz throws a low kick but Krocidal avoids it.#T3#
Diaz scores with a one two! Krocidal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Krocidal moves away and avoids it.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Krocidal throws a head kick that misses.
Krocidal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krocidal off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz stalks Krocidal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krocidal 's face. Krocidal staggers backwards, shaken.
Krocidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krocidal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krocidal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Krocidal 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krocidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Krocidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krocidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Krocidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Krocidal 's head.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz jabs at Krocidal 's body.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krocidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Krocidal .
Krocidal misses with a takedown
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz scores with a jab. Krocidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krocidal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Krocidal 's body. Krocidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krocidal takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krocidal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krocidal . Krocidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Krocidal 's head back.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Krocidal 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krocidal dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Krocidal 's head and hops out.#T2#
Diaz throws a combination. Krocidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz digs a good hook to Krocidal 's body.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Krocidal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Krocidal avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a combination. Krocidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz motions for Krocidal to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krocidal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.#T3#
Diaz jabs Krocidal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krocidal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz swinging wildly here. #T4#
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Krocidal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Krocidal backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Diaz works Krocidal 's body with a nice hook.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Krocidal 's ribs.
Krocidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krocidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Krocidal 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Krocidal 's ribs.
Jimmy Krocidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Krocidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krocidal on the side of the head.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krocidal 's hands.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Krocidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krocidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krocidal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Krocidal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz cracks Krocidal with an open hand slap.
Krocidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Krocidal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krocidal postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Krocidal stops Diaz from standing up. #T2#
Krocidal throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Krocidal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krocidal 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krocidal won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Krocidal 's belly button to the back.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Krocidal throws a lazy head kick
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz clobbers Krocidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Krocidal backpedaling.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Krocidal 's body. Krocidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Krocidal 's body.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Krocidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krocidal .
Jimmy Krocidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz catches Krocidal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
As Diaz looks to move away, Parker throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
Parker slips under a jab.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Parker.#T3#
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.#CL#
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Parker keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Parker moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Parker appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Diaz looks to move away, Parker throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Parker passes to side control.
Parker throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parker connects with a decent elbow.
Diaz dodges the ground and pound from Parker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Parker is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Parker moves nicely into side control.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Parker scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Parker throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SU#
Parker stands up.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses #TD#
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Parker lands some shots froms side control.
Parker takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sloppy strikes there by Parker.#T4#
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Parker working away.
Parker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parker controls the position from side control.
Parker cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Parker dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker walks into a jab.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Parker misses. #T1#
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Parker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker slips under a jab from Diaz.
Parker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Parker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parker in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Diaz trying to control here.
Parker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parker scores with a couple of nice shots.#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.
Parker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diaz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Parker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Parker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
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 lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Lock counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lock is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lock has his back to the cage.
Diaz tries to circle away but Lock has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz digs a good hook to Lock's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lock or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #T1#
Lock walks into a left hand.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Locks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz cracks Lock with a good jab.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lock eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lock takes one to the chin there.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lock doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Diaz stalks Lock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lock's face. Lock staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Lock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Lock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Lock ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enky Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Lock seems unphased.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Lock's defenses.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Lock avoids it well.
We've been informed that Diaz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lock is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lock back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Lock and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko 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#
Lock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz lands with a hook. Lock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
Lock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Lock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz cracks Lock with an open hand slap.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Lock 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lock doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lock shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Diaz catches Lock right on the button with a cross.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz tries to bum rush Lock with a series of wild strikes but Lock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lock feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lock.
As Diaz looks to move away, Lock throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Enky Lock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Lock on that attempt.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Lock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Lock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz is trying to break free.#BC#
Lock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Lock's ribs.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lock off the cage and back into range.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lock is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lock 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 wild combination.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Lock blocks the low kick.
As Diaz tries to get set, Lock tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lock's head backwards.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Lock avoids it well.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Lock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lock throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Lock's head.
Lock shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Lock 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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Diaz throws a right and a left that Lock avoids nicely.
Lock tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lock momentarily.
Diaz lands with a hook. Lock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a right hand that Lock ducks under and follows up with a left that Lock also avoids with ease.
Lock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Diaz.#T2#
Lock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz throws a right hand that Lock ducks under and follows up with a left that Lock also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz leaves Lock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lock's hands.
Diaz punishes Lock's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Lock moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lock circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
As Diaz looks to move away, Lock throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lock. #ES2#
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Lock with an uppercut!
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Diaz looks to move away, Lock throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.#T4#
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz stalks Lock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lock's face. Lock staggers backwards, shaken.
Lock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Lock gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Enky Lock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lock looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko 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 Topper Green scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niko Diaz made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kruegg eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kruegg doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kruegg.
Kruegg shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruegg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kruegg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruegg darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruegg misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruegg jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Kruegg looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Kruegg misses with a double jab.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Kruegg is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Kruegg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Kruegg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Kruegg misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Kruegg's body. Kruegg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruegg momentarily.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruegg's head.
Diaz slips under a jab from Kruegg.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruegg with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruegg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Kruegg shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz punishes Kruegg's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruegg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruegg should have avoided that one.
Kruegg just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruegg has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Kruegg fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruegg looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruegg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruegg slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Kruegg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Kruegg ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kruegg is breathing heavily.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Kruegg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Kruegg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diaz tries to bum rush Kruegg with a series of wild strikes but Kruegg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Kruegg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz lands a jab to Kruegg's midsection.#T4#
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kruegg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz clobbers Kruegg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Diaz catches Kruegg right on the button with a cross.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz cracks Kruegg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruegg walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Kruegg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruegg off to one side.
Kruegg tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Kruegg avoids it with no problem.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kruegg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruegg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz lands a jab.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Kruegg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Kruegg's belly button to the back.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Kruegg moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Kruegg is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruegg on the side of the head.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruegg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruegg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Kruegg on that attempt.
Kruegg takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruegg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruegg doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away. #TD#
Kruegg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruegg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruegg is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Kruegg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz is pushing Kruegg's head away, looking to escape. Kruegg manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruegg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Kruegg avoids nicely.
Kruegg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kruegg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Kruegg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruegg is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sid Kruegg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to bum rush Kruegg with a series of wild strikes but Kruegg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruegg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kruegg misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Kruegg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Kruegg backpedaling. #TD#
Kruegg dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Kruegg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruegg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Kruegg throws a head kick that misses.
Kruegg walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz jabs Kruegg right on the nose. Kruegg blinks but takes it well.
Diaz cracks Kruegg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Kruegg misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz catches Kruegg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruegg shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Kruegg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Diaz feints a jab promting Kruegg to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruegg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Kruegg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruegg slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Kruegg shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruegg shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Kruegg backs away looking to recover.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruegg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Kruegg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Diaz. #T1#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruegg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz digs a good hook to Kruegg's body.
Kruegg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Kruegg misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruegg looking to stall. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz leaves Kruegg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruegg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruegg off to one side.
Kruegg wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krueggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Kruegg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Kruegg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kruegg trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Kruegg working away.#SUB#
Kruegg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruegg controlling the position.
Kruegg gets to mount! Diaz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kruegg misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
For Real gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
For Real cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but For Real keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz blocks a body shot from For Real.
For Real lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
For Real tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Real lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
For Real lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but For Real keeps him there for the moment.
For Real pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
For Real tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
For Real lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Diaz to his knees! For Real keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). For Real For Real!

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