Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Chantha gets a clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantha. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chantha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Chantha drives through and clinches with Diaz against the ropes.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanthas head.
Chantha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the ropes by Chantha. Chantha maintains the clinch.
Chantha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chantha.
Diaz is trying to push Chantha away but Chantha has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Chantha lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantha is looking to clinch.
Chantha avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Chantha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Diaz.#T1##CL#
Chantha darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Chantha avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the ropes.
Chantha can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action. #BC#
Chantha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chantha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Chantha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chantha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.#BC#
Chantha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chantha doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Chantha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chantha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chantha throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Some wild striking there from Diaz. #T2#
Chantha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Chantha tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Chantha coming out on top.#KD#
Chantha clips Diaz with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Diaz a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chantha.
Chantha throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
Diaz ducks into a a hook from Chantha and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Chantha tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Chantha finish him?
Chantha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chantha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Chantha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chantha is able to avoid easily.
Vape Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chantha tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bun Chantha takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Vape Diaz was lucky to get out of the first round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bun Chantha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chantha.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Chantha. #CL#
Chantha clinches up against the ropes.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chantha or not.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chantha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.#BC#
Chantha breaks from the clinch.
Chantha throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chantha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bun Chantha is winning the standup battle so far.
Chantha misses with a double jab.
Chantha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the ropes by Chantha. Chantha maintains the clinch.
Chantha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chantha or not.
Chantha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Diaz on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Chantha closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries a body shot but Chantha blocks it.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chantha backwards. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chantha punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Chantha does no damage.
Chantha moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Chantha is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Chantha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chantha throws out the jab.
Chantha swinging wildly here.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chantha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chantha.
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!
Chantha slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chantha!
Chantha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Chantha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
It looked like Chantha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chantha tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chantha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Chantha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Chantha avoids nicely.
Chantha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vape Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chantha tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chantha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chantha takes one to the chin there.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Chantha throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Chantha throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chantha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chantha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right hand that Chantha ducks under and follows up with a left that Chantha also avoids with ease.
Chantha lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chantha on the side of the head.
Chantha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Chantha misses with a wild combination.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Chantha tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chantha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Chantha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz throws a push kick but Chantha slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Chantha misses with a wild combination.
Chantha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chantha avoids a kick to the body.
Chantha is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chantha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Chantha checks it.#CL#
Chantha clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bun Chantha has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Chantha breaks from the clinch.
Chantha tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to bum rush Chantha with a series of wild strikes but Chantha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Chantha backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Chantha gets a clinch. #BC#
Chantha breaks the clinch.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chantha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chantha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantha 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 fight!
Vape Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:27

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

Event: RH44
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Bogard throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Bogard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
It looked like Bogard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bogard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bogard throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Bogard swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Bogard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 leg kick. #T1#
Bogard misses with a hook.
Bogard 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.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Diaz misses with a hook. Bogard ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bogard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogard throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Diaz throws a combination. Bogard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Bogard moved out of range.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.#T2#
Diaz lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bogard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Bogard counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Bogard checks a low kick from Diaz.
A jab from Diaz misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz throws a series of punches but Bogard moves out of range.
It looked like Bogard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vape Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Bogard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard with a nice cross.
Bogard misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogard misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bogard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogard checks a low kick from Diaz.
Bogard throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bogard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Bogard's head but Bogard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Bogard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogard lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Bogard throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.
Bogard loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.#T2#
Diaz scores with a jab.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diaz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diaz moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogard misses with a left hand
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bogard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogard misses with a body punch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Bogard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Bogard throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard slips under a jab.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bogard.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Bogard misses with a leg kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bogard.
Bogard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Bogard jumps back.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vape Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
Vape Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a few strikes there.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Bogard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogard throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
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 misses with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Bogard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogard's head.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vape Diaz.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: RH34
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a left hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Diaz throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
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
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Diaz swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz misses with a double jab
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Vape Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Diaz scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Riley Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diaz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Diaz cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vape 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RH26
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nu Cuuuuutos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz defending well as Nu Cuuuuutos loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Nu Cuuuuutos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Nu Cuuuuutos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Nu Cuuuuutos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nu Cuuuuutos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Nu Cuuuuutos misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nu Cuuuuutos defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Nu Cuuuuutos. #T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos slips a jab from Diaz.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nu Cuuuuutos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Nu Cuuuuutos's head.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nu Cuuuuutos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nu Cuuuuutos throws out the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Nu Cuuuuutos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nu Cuuuuutos's hands.
Nu Cuuuuutos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids them all with ease.
Nu Cuuuuutos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nu Cuuuuutos scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos pushes Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nu Cuuuuutos uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nu Cuuuuutos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Nu Cuuuuutos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
letting Nu Cuuuuutos counter with a right hand.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Nu Cuuuuutos shakes it off.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a jab to the nose.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vape Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Diaz jabs at Nu Cuuuuutos's body.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Nu Cuuuuutos cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Nu Cuuuuutos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos clinches with his opponent.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nu Cuuuuutoss head.
Diaz wants to break free but Nu Cuuuuutos has control.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks an uppercut.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos wants to stall.
Nu Cuuuuutos taking a breather.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nu Cuuuuutos looking to slow down the pace here.
Nu Cuuuuutos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Nu Cuuuuutos manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nu Cuuuuutos doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos motions for Diaz to come forward. Nu Cuuuuutos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
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 Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws the left hand but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a combination. Nu Cuuuuutos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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.
Nu Cuuuuutos 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.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook to the body
and Nu Cuuuuutos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nu Cuuuuutos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Nu Cuuuuutos saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it. #T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Nu Cuuuuutos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Nu Cuuuuutos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nu Cuuuuutos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nu Cuuuuutos digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nu Cuuuuutos manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nu Cuuuuutos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nu Cuuuuutos.#T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nu Cuuuuutos scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos 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.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a left hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vape Diaz.
Well Nu Cuuuuutos 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos!
A very excited looking Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos 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: RH19
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Wightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Wightman knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Wightman misses with the combination.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wightman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wightman misses with a straight left.
Diaz scores with a jab. Wightman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Wightman lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Wightman. #T1#
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz jabs Wightman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by Wightman misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wightman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wightman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wightman throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wightman stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wightman scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wightman misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz. #T2#
Wightman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wightman moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
Wightman throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Wightman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wightman.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wightman misses with a leg kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wightman looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Wightman throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Wightman.
Wightman cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz moves forwards but Wightman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Wightman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wightman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Diaz is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Blake Wightman!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Wightman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
As Lupei backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Lupei manages to avoid it all.
Lupei misses the jab.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lupei on the side of the head.
Diaz tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Lupei is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Lupei throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Lupei is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lupei fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3##CL#
Lupei gets a clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Lupei counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Lupei throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Lupei 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Lupei 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 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lupei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Diaz scores with a one two! Lupei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.#T1#
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupei pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz wants to break free but Lupei has control.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot. #CL#
Lupei gets a clinch.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lupei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lupei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Lupei.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him?
Lupei throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Lupei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei thumps Diaz with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks. #CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serafim Lupei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Lupei'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.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lupei just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupei has double underhooks.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.#T2#
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lupei clinches with his opponent.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Lupei.
Good body shot from Lupei.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Lupei works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Lupei lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei stalling in the clinch.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei has Diaz pushed against the cage.#BC#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Lupei won't allow it.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.#T4#
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupei 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, 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 Morales vs Dexi
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gellar.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gellar.
Gellar avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Gellar slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Gellar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gellar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Gellar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gellar scores with a decent looking hook.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gellar throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gellar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gellar momentarily.
Diaz dives in and grabs Gellar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gellar pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Gellar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Gellar rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gellar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Gellar defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Gellar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gellar at a distance.
Gellar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gellar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gellar moves away.
Gellar tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gellar. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz misses with a looping left.#T2#
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Gellar counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gellar just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gellar.
Diaz punishes Gellar's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gellar.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Gellar.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gellar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz takes a swing at Gellar's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Gellar's head but Gellar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gellar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gellar.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gellar rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gellar counters with a nice leg kick.
Gellar throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz moves out of range as Gellar strikes.
Gellar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Gellar throws a head kick that half lands.
Gellar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Gellar.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Gellar avoids it with no problem.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gellar is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #T4#
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz won't allow Gellar to sweep him here.
Gellar is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gellar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Gellar has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gellar's guard.#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz stands and throws Gellar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Uri Gellar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gellar misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Uri Gellar is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Gellar's guard.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Gellar wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Gellar regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a strike but Gellar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Diaz seems keen to control Gellar's posture.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz looking to control but Gellar passes into half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Gellar is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Gellar wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Gellar sits in half guard. #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 tries to get to full guard but Gellar has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Gellar is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gellar is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks. #T3#
Gellar scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gellar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Gellar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Gellar tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Gellar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gellar throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gellar doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.#CL#
Gellar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gellar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar blocking some punches.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Diaz takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Gellar keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Gellar keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Gellar.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Gellar tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gellar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz works Gellar's body with a nice hook.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Gellar lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Gellar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gellar throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gellar lands a front kick.
Gellar connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gellar lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Gellar misses.
Gellar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Gellar scores with a jab to the body.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Gellar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Gellar should have avoided that one.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gellar manages to avoid it.
Jab by Gellar.
Gellar throws a good cross that connects.
Gellar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gellar throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Gellar.
As Gellar backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Gellar manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Gellar.
Gellar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gellar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gellar circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Gellar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Gellar.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Gellar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gellar tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gellar throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Gellar moved out of range nicely.
Gellar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gellar is just out of range.
Gellar tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Gellar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz lands a body shot. #T3#
Gellar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Gellar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Gellar counters with an inside leg kick.
Gellar moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Gellar lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Gellar.
Gellar throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz works Gellar's body with a nice hook.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Gellar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gellar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gellar counters with an inside leg kick.
Gellar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Gellar throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A punch combination from Gellar misses.
Gellar wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Gellar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gellar is just out of range.
Gellar lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gellar.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gellar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gellar, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar!
A victorious Uri Gellar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Murhaa
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Hibbert misses.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hibbert. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hibbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hibbert thinking.
Hibbert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hibbert rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hibbert is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz. #ES2#
Hibbert sneaks out the side door and pushes Diaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert misses the jab.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Hibbert looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a jab when Hibbert was well out of range.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hibbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hibbert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Hibbert falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hibbert defending well though. #SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Hibbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Hibbert gets back to full guard.
Diaz is fighting to break Hibbert's control of his arms but Hibbert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hibbert is controlling Diaz's posture.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hibbert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hibbert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz wants to control but Hibbert is keeping him busy. #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.
You can see the frustration on Hibbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Hibbert is defending well.
Hibbert manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hibbert actively working from the bottom here.
Hibbert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz stands and throws Hibbert's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hibbert finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Hibbert jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hibbert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Hibbert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Hibbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hibbert slips under a jab.
It seemed like Hibbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hibbert.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Hibbert lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hibbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Hibbert counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Hibbert lands with a right hand.
Hibbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Hibbert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hibbert's head backwards.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hibbert.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Hibbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#T3#
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hibbert.
Diaz misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Hibbert counters by clinching up.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz looking to control.
Hibbert is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Diaz is trying to keep Hibbert in close.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass.
Diaz controls Hibbert momentarily but Hibbert frees himself.
Hibbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Hibbert backs away looking to recover.
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.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Diaz checks a low kick from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Hibbert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Hibbert strikes.
Hibbert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hibbert moves into the clinch.
Hibbert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Hibbert is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Tony Hibbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hibbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hibbert scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A short right from Hibbert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hibbert.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hibbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to drag Hibbert to the mat but Hibbert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hibbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hibbert clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hibbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Hibbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Hibbert tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to bum rush Hibbert with a series of wild strikes but Hibbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Hibbert.
Hibbert swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hibbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hibbert 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Mma vs Divac
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Darwin blocks a jab.
Darwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darwin misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Darwin misses the target. #T1#
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Darwin moves into the clinch.
Darwin misses with some punches.
I was talking to Darwin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Darwin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Diaz 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.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darwin swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Darwin cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darwin looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Darwin moves away and avoids it.
Darwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Darwin avoids it with no problem.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Charlie Darwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Darwin connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Darwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz misses with a right hand
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Darwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Darwin. #T4#
Darwin slips a jab from Diaz.
Nice jab there from Darwin.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Darwin's ribs.
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!
Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing.
Diaz throws the left hand but Darwin avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Darwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
No joy there for Darwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin staying out of range there.
Diaz misses with a combination
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Darwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darwin. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darwin staying out of range there.
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin connects with a high kick.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Darwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Darwin.#T1#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Darwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darwin misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Darwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
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.
Darwin with a nice cross.
No joy there for Darwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws the left hand but Darwin avoids the punch easily.
Darwin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diaz misses with a looping right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Darwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
A jab from Darwin does it's job there.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darwin counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Darwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darwin. #T3#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Darwin counter with a right hand. #CL#
Darwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz pulls Darwin into guard.
Darwin wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darwin tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diaz is looking to advance position but Darwin won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Darwin is working away. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Darwin is defending well.
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 Charlie Darwin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Darwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Darwin moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darwin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Darwin keeps moving.
Darwin is trying to keep Diaz in close. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darwin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Darwin tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Darwin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Darwin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Darwin to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vape Diaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vape Diaz thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFCXS2: Vinyard v Lomachenko
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Ewe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Ewe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ewe ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Ewe ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz stalks Ewe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ewe's face. Ewe staggers backwards, shaken.
Ewe scores with a body shot.
Ewe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewe.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Ewe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ewe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Donk. Ewe catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Ewe throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Diaz backs off Ewe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Ewe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Nice takedown defense from Ewe. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Ewe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Ewe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewe.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewe throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
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!
Ewe looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
As Ewe looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Ewe just gets out of the way.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ewe lands with a good body shot.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz tests Ewe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ewe counter with a right hand.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ewe scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Ewe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Ewe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Ewe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Ewe avoids it well.
Ewe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
letting Ewe counter with a right hand.
Ewe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewe.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Ewe ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz slips a jab from Ewe.#T4#
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Screw Ewe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ewe loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ewe takes one to the chin there.
Diaz defending well as Ewe loads up on a big left hand.
Ewe with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz tries to bum rush Ewe with a series of wild strikes but Ewe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Ewe throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ewe.
A countering left hand to the body from Ewe misses.
Ewe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ewe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Ewe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ewe is just out of range.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Ewe avoids them all with ease.
Ewe misses with a straight left.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Ewe moved out of range.
Ewe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ewe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.#T1#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ewe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ewe misses the shot to the body.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Ewe's body.
Diaz jabs Ewe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ewe slips under a jab from Diaz.
Ewe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ewe.
Ewe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Ewe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ewe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz misses with a left hand
enabling Ewe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewe misses with a straight left.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz cracks Ewe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ewe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Ewe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ewe.
Ewe digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Ewe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ewe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz swings for the body but Ewe moves out of range.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ewe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ewe throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Ewe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ewe counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Diaz connects with the punch.
Vape Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Ewe counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Ewe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ewe throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Ewe counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Ewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Screw Ewe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz digs a good body shot into Ewe's ribs.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Ewe throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ewe. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ewe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ewe was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
As Diaz backs off Ewe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ewe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ewe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Ewe throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to move into range but Ewe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Ewe staying out of range there.#TD#
Ewe gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Ewe manages to retain guard.
Ewe keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ewe's head.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ewe has wrist control.
Ewe is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz trying to control but Ewe is working from the bottom.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ewe seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ewe can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ewe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Ewe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Ewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ewe manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Ewe's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ewe moves out of range as Diaz strikes.#T3#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ewe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Ewe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Ewe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Ewe connects with a nice looking jab.
Ewe lands a body shot.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Ewe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ewe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ewe to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ewe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Ewe moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ewe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ewe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ewe missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ewe throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Ewe lands a right hook to the body.
Ewe lands with a shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Screw Ewe!
Screw Ewe made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: S02:E06 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Karate throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Karate. #CL2#
Karate forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Karate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Karate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz lunges at Karate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karate's hand.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karate tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Karate tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Karate takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Karate tries to clinch up.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Karate slips the punch.
Karate drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Karate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karate slips under a jab.
Karate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Diaz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Karate takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karate.
Joey Karate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karate looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karate.
Karate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karate tries to clinch #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Karate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Karate is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Karate keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz winds up and cracks Karate with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Karate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz moves into full mount! Karate won't be happy about that! #T3#
Diaz looking to control but Karate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karate is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karate tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Karate frees his head quite easily.
Karate wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Karate really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz has hold of Karate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Karate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diaz prevents Karate from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB#
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Karate is in no mood to give up.
Diaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Karate defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diaz.
Karate is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Karate is squirming around nicely.
Diaz wants to take Karate's back but he can't do it this time.
Karate sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape 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.
Karate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karate throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Karate slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz pushes down on Karate's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Karate is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karate trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Karate tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Vape Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karate is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Ground and pound from Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Karate defends the submission attempt.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karate wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karate is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC 74: Paulin vs Impaler
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Black defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Black lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Black rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Black keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz jumps guard but Black stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black's coach down at JAG Training Grounds [$600/week] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Black pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Black throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black misses with a looping left.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Diaz misses. #CL2#
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Black blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Black. #T2#
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz blocking some punches.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz letting Black take a breather here.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Black.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black misses with the head strike.
A short left from Black.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3##BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Black misses.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Black working aggressively here.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Black moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T4#
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz misses with a hook
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
A left lands for Black.
Black bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Black 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#
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Black.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Vlad Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Black has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Diaz throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vlad Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vlad Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz slips under a jab from Black.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Black rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Vlad Black seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Black tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz slips a jab from Black.#T3#
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Black connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz 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 shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Jab by Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
A cross from Black lands.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Black 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Black forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Black scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Black.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Black.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Black 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.#T1#
Black lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Black moves into range and connects with a jab.
Black throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Black moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black lands an overhand right.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Black lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Donk. Black catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#T3#
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a left hand
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Diaz slips a straight right by Black.
Black goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Black throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz takes one on the button.
A big left from Black misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.#T4#
Black connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Black lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Black works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Black looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Black!
A very excited looking Vlad Black 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: IFC MW42: Dali v Gorbachenko
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bianchi darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Bianchi into the cage.
Bianchi misses with a looping right.#TD#
Bianchi looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Bianchi drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Bianchi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bianchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bianchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bianchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #T1#
Bianchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bianchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bianchi throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Bianchi postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz seems keen to control Bianchi's posture.
Diaz is trying to keep Bianchi in close.
Bianchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bianchi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bianchi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diaz - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vape Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vape Diaz made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFC 66: Murha vs Impaler
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasquez counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Vasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vasquez - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vasquez working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Vasquez lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Vasquez is controlling the position. #T1#
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasquez tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz is trying to push Vasquez away but Vasquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Vasquez cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Vasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with some punches.
Vasquez lands a body punch.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Vasquez.
Good body shot from Vasquez.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Vasquez scores with a hook to the body.
Vasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vasquez lands a right hand.
Vasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasquez lands a shot to the body.
Vasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Vasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not. #T3#
Vasquez digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Vasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Vasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz wants to break free but Vasquez has control.
A right hand to the body from Vasquez.
Still in the clinch, Vasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vasquez lands with a light punch inside.
Vasquez lands with a light punch inside.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Vasquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A body shot lands from Vasquez.
A left hand lands to the body for Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Vasquez lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Vasquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Vasquez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Vasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Vasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez 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#
Vasquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vasquez moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Vasquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Vasquez connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasquez.
and Vasquez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Diaz! He's just covering up as Vasquez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
After winning the bout, Nando Vasquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
FoodChain avoids a punch combination nicely.
FoodChain moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FoodChain staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
FoodChain clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FoodChain throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
FoodChain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
FoodChain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends FoodChain's belly button to the back.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
FoodChain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FoodChain misses with a straight left.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz slips under a jab from FoodChain.
FoodChain swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
FoodChain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
FoodChain moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
FoodChain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
FoodChain misses with a left hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from FoodChain misses the target.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by FoodChain.
Diaz takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
FoodChain throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
FoodChain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
FoodChain throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses. #T3#
FoodChain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from FoodChain! But no joy.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
FoodChain throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
FoodChain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
FoodChain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz swings for the body but FoodChain moves out of range.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but FoodChain moved out of range.
FoodChain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
FoodChain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like FoodChain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has FoodChain backing up. FoodChain nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from FoodChain. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
FoodChain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
FoodChain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by FoodChain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of FoodChain.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
FoodChain misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoodChain swings widly with a right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain throws a big shot that misses.
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 Vape Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
FoodChain throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
FoodChain misses with a wild combination.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
FoodChain 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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FoodChain throws out the jab.
Diaz misses the jab.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz looks to land a combination but FoodChain avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a body punch but FoodChain moves out of range.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
FoodChain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
FoodChain takes one to the chin there.
Diaz tests FoodChain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and FoodChain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FoodChain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
FoodChain missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vape Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
FoodChain dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FoodChain 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.
A punch lands to the side of FoodChain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into FoodChain's ribs.
FoodChain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! FoodChain scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain counters with a straight right hand.
FoodChain looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz cracks FoodChain with an open hand slap.
Diaz defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
FoodChain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but FoodChain seems unphased.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
FoodChain looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
FoodChain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz throws a right and a left that FoodChain avoids nicely.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
FoodChain with a jab.
FoodChain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook. FoodChain ducked under it nicely.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FoodChain throws out the jab.
Diaz lands with a cross.
FoodChain misses with a hook.#T4#
FoodChain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but FoodChain moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FoodChain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and FoodChain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
FoodChain staying out of range there.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
FoodChain ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
FoodChain misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
FoodChain 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.

Vape Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a body punch but FoodChain moves out of range.
Diaz works FoodChain's body with a nice hook.
FoodChain takes one to the side of the head.
FoodChain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FoodChain.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
FoodChain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
FoodChain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz cracks FoodChain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a jab. FoodChain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
FoodChain is rocked!
FoodChain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from FoodChain there as he acknowledges the shot.
FoodChain is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz drops FoodChain with a straight right hand, right on the button! Diaz follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vape Diaz!
Vape 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: IFC 59 Murhaa vs Choo
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#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 looks to throw the jab but Xavier is out of range.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
Diaz cracks Xavier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Xavier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xavier.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xavier cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a body shot. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Xavier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Xavier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diaz's body to avoid the submission. Diaz has instead reached around Xavier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: IFC MW 32 Chugman vs Lopez
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Entei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Entei moves away from the strike by Diaz.
A counter left hand to the body from Entei misses its target.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Entei lands a jab to the head.
Entei throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
Entei throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Entei throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Entei moves into the clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Entei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Entei thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harry Entei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Entei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Entei rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Entei.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Entei slips a jab from Diaz.
Entei slips under a jab.
Entei throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Entei throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Entei digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Entei defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Entei throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Entei blocks a jab.
Entei looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Entei moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T3#
A head kick misses from Entei.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Entei throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Entei counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Entei.
Entei cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Entei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Entei.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Entei counters with a solid body kick.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. #CL#
Entei closes the distance and clinches.
Entei lands a body shot. #T4#
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Harry Entei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Entei is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Entei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
A jab from Entei misses.
Entei throws a head kick that half lands.
Entei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Entei blocks a jab.
Entei throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diaz avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.
Entei throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Entei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Entei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei slips a straight right by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Entei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz blocks a head kick by Entei. #T1#
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei lands a lovely overhand right.
Entei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Entei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
Entei is looking for a counter combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Entei as he connects with a hook.
Entei lands a body shot.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Entei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei scores with a head kick. #CL#
Entei closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Entei stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Entei working aggressively here.
Entei lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entei tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harry Entei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Entei controls his hands.
Entei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
Entei throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
A shot in the inside from Entei.
Entei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A quick step to the side and Entei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Entei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Entei counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Entei closes the distance and clinches.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz tries to break free but Entei pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is trying to drag Entei to the mat but Entei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Entei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entei prevents the takedown attempt.
Entei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Entei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Entei digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Entei.
Entei cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Entei moves away from the strike by Diaz.
It looked like Entei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Entei sprawls well.
Entei slips under a jab from Diaz.
Entei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Entei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.#T1#
Entei scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Entei cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Entei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Entei moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Entei slips a straight right by Diaz.
Entei defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Harry Entei is winning the standup battle so far.
Entei wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Entei both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Entei thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Entei connects with a high kick.
Entei looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Entei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
A head kick misses from Entei.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Entei finish him?#T3#
Entei misses with a looping right.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Entei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Entei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harry Entei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Entei lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz slips under a jab from Entei.
Entei cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Entei was looking to counter with a kick there.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Entei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Entei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Entei throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Entei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Entei 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TBD31: CARTER vs BEAST II
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Viki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viki wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Viki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viki is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Viki is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Diaz has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Viki taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vape Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vape Diaz made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TBD#28 Brah vs Dee II
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Rex's head back.
Rex is looking to score with low kicks.
Rex wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Rex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Rex's shoulder, as Rex tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Rex circles away easily#CL2#
and Rex moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Rex's legs. Rex is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rex 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.
Rex keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Diaz passes Rex's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz moves into full mount! Rex won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rex manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Diaz wants to control but Rex is keeping him busy.
Diaz working away.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rex, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Rex is defending well. #T3#
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rex is avoiding damage well.
Rex is not content to let Diaz control the position. #SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rex is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rex might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rex is working from the bottom.
Rex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rex!
Diaz wants to control the pace but Rex is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diaz working for a submission but Rex is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Rex defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rex takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rex napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rex is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position but Rex is working away.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Rex denies him. #T1#
Diaz trying to control the position but Rex is working away.
Rex sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rex is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Rex tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.#SUB#
Diaz wants to finish this one by submission but Rex is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diaz.
Rex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back.
Rex is trying to break free.
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes.
Rex is trying to break free.
Rex covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rex doesn't escape.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Diaz has managed to slip his arm under Rex's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rex is tapping out! Submission win for Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TBD#23 CARTER vs. AGAPOV
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Amana has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Amana avoiding damage. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amana tries to clinch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Amana wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Amana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.#CL#
Amana drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Amana is controlling him.
Amana scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amana. #T1#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz digs a good hook to Amana's body.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amana has time to react.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Amana moved out of range nicely.
Amana misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Amana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz moves forwards but Amana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amana lands a jab to the head.
Amana tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Amana.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Amana's head back.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz takes a swing at Amana's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Amana's head but Amana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Amana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Amana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amana gets slowly back to his feet.
Amana wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amana misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amana has time to react.
Amana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz swings for the body but Amana moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Amana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Amana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz catches Amana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Amana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amana 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 is trying to force a seperation but Amana has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Amana.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz wants to break free but Amana has control.
Amana is struggling to control the position.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Amana is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Amana.
A short left from Amana.
Amana stalling against the cage.
Amana prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amana stalling in the clinch.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amana lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Amana connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Amana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amana misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Amana's head but Amana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Amana had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Amana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#CL#
Amana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Amana.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Amana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Amana - that landed with a thud.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Amana won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amana throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vape Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Amana has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Amana on the inside.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz letting Amana take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Amana.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Amana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Amana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Amana gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Amana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amana scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Amana.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Amana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Amana lands a left hand.
Amana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalama Amana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amana's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Amana throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A jab from Amana misses.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Amana's head back.
Amana takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Amana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Amana strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Diaz 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 lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Amana finish him?
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Amana misses with a few strikes there.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Amana takes the fight into the clinch.
Amana lands with a light punch inside.
Amana has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Amana as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amana.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Amana has double underhooks.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amana backwards.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Amana misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amana slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Amana counters with a big right hand! Oh Diaz is in trouble here! Amana follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
After the big win, Lalama Amana made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TBD#21 BULVER vs. DEE
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but FoodChain moves away.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
FoodChain throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from FoodChain's guard.#SUB2#
FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
FoodChain is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
FoodChain looking for a sweep. Not yet FoodChain, not yet. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead FoodChain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoodChain trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz pulls FoodChain in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
FoodChain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing FoodChain from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to sweep here but FoodChain controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Diaz kicks FoodChain off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FoodChain tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Kangaroo's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz cracks FoodChain with a right hand to the side of the head.
FoodChain takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught napping as FoodChain dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.#ES#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FoodChain throws a body shot but no joy.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but FoodChain moved out of range nicely.
FoodChain wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Nice defenses there by FoodChain.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
FoodChain shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. FoodChain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
FoodChain takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz cracks FoodChain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
FoodChain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
FoodChain misses with a looping right.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
FoodChain has his takedown stuffed
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
Vape Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FoodChain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
FoodChain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but FoodChain is very close to passing his half guard.
FoodChain is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as FoodChain sits in half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to FoodChain's head to control him but FoodChain postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
FoodChain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but FoodChain is having none of it.
FoodChain trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on FoodChain's head. It's preventing any offense from FoodChain, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Diaz has his foot on FoodChain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. FoodChain works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
FoodChain stops Diaz from standing 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 keeping moving, preventing FoodChain from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FoodChain can do to turn this around?
Diaz keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and FoodChain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by FoodChain.
FoodChain tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
FoodChain misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
FoodChain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Diaz with a nice cross.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
FoodChain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but FoodChain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
FoodChain moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz thuds his right hand into FoodChain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
FoodChain misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
Diaz takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
FoodChain darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
FoodChain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. FoodChain gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hook but FoodChain blocks it.
FoodChain tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Vape Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but TopOf FoodChain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
FoodChain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on FoodChain's shoulder, as FoodChain tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz looks to land a combination but FoodChain avoids it well.
FoodChain tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
FoodChain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
FoodChain looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of FoodChain 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
FoodChain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent FoodChain getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
FoodChain's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. FoodChain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. FoodChain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
FoodChain passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Diaz tries to kick FoodChain off but FoodChain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
FoodChain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
FoodChain trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz strikes from his own guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
FoodChain forces his way into half guard.
FoodChain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to hold on to FoodChain's head to control him but FoodChain postures up.
Diaz controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diaz swings for the body but FoodChain moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for FoodChain.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FoodChain's head.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by FoodChain.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FoodChain.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz throws the left hand but FoodChain avoids the punch easily.
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hook but FoodChain avoids it easily.#TD2#
FoodChain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!#ES#
Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes FoodChain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
FoodChain scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but FoodChain is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
FoodChain is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! FoodChain is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, FoodChain is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vape Diaz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vape Diaz waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WFC 16:Rose vs Rurik
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Beliy punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
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.
Beliy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beliy connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Beliy is out of range.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Beliy.
Beliy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beliy.
Diaz moves forwards but Beliy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beliy cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Beliy.
We've been hearing reports that Beliy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beliy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Beliy.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beliy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beliy lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Beliy.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beliy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beliy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beliy scores with a shot to the body.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beliy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Beliy.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Beliy holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Beliy - that landed with a thud.
Beliy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beliy scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Beliy. #T2#
Beliy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beliy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz looks winded!
Beliy scores with a shoulder strike.
Beliy is working Diaz over against the cage.
Beliy lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beliy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beliy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Beliy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beliy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Beliy finish him?
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Beliy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beliy lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Beliy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beliy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beliy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Beliy.
Beliy lands a nice uppercut.
Beliy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diaz with a big uppercut! Diaz tries to clinch up but Beliy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Diaz to the mat! Diaz covers up and Beliy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy retains his lightweight title!

Event: WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Hatton. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatton's guard.
Diaz pushes down on Hatton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Diaz is trying for a kimura here. Hatton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diaz wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24580 p4p, 671 weight class) and Tobias Murphy (ranked 5427 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

184 cm
19 yrs
162 lbs

179 cm
21 yrs
170 lbs

Diaz

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.

Murphy clinches up against the cage.

Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Murphy

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (2) Murphy
Diaz staying calm.

Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Murphy.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (5) vs (6) Murphy

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz's coaches at Kangaroo's MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (5) vs (8) Murphy
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Murphy fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murphy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (5) vs (11) Murphy
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is riding his opponent, not letting Diaz buck him off.
Murphy has the hooks in. Diaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Murphy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diaz doesn't escape.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murphy controlling the positon.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz turns into Murphy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (7) vs (11) Murphy

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murphy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murphy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murphy!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (7) vs (15) Murphy
Murphy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Murphy dominates the positioning.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (7) vs (17) Murphy
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy wants to take Diaz's back here but Diaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to improve his position but instead Murphy has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (7) vs (20) Murphy
Murphy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
Murphy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Murphy keeps control of the position.
Diaz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Murphy controls the position.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Murphy biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Murphy just sinks the hooks in.
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murphy.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Murphy keeps control of the position.
Good control from Murphy.
Diaz tries to escape the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is riding his opponent, not letting Diaz buck him off.
Murphy keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.

Diaz is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Murphy has locked on a rear naked choke here! Diaz is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Murphy!

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24597 p4p, 723 weight class) and Frank Krank (ranked 7554 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

184 cm
19 yrs
162 lbs

178 cm
20 yrs
170 lbs

Diaz

Krank

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Krank!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.

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

Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Krank
Krank can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Krank is having none of it.
Krank is looking to improve his position.

Krank is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Krank
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to control the position but Krank is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is looking to reverse the position.

Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krank, who protects the arm well.

Diaz tries for a kimura but Krank is defending well.
Krank is not content to let Diaz control the position.

Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krank has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Krank.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (5) vs (4) Krank
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krank is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.

Krank is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Krank is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Krank! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Krank taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vape Diaz!
Vape 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: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24813 p4p, 689 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 22404 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

184 cm
19 yrs
162 lbs

187 cm
20 yrs
176 lbs

Diaz

Andonian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

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

Andonian rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz has been working on his balance at Kangaroo's MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Andonian.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andonian prevents it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Andonian decides to pull guard.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Andonian's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stands and throws Andonian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Andonian
Andonian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (5) vs (0) Andonian

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Andonian has his hands clasped together but Diaz breaks the hold and Andonian is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vape Diaz!
After the big win, Vape 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: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24862 p4p, 698 weight class) and John Wayne Gracy (ranked 22720 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Gracy has chosen Fingersmith - Pogo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

184 cm
19 yrs
162 lbs

175 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Diaz

Wayne Gracy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Wayne Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Chris Dean.

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

Diaz pushes Wayne Gracy up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne Gracy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Wayne Gracy sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne Gracy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Wayne Gracy

Diaz is looking for a kimura here.

Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Wayne Gracy is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Wayne Gracy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Wayne Gracy defends it.
Wayne Gracy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wayne Gracy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Wayne Gracy is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wayne Gracy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wayne Gracy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is keen to just control but Wayne Gracy is a slippery customer.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wayne Gracy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wayne Gracy tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Wayne Gracy won't allow it.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Wayne Gracy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wayne Gracy.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Diaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wayne Gracy has his hands clasped together but Diaz breaks the hold and Wayne Gracy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SFC 18: Hanley x Straterloo
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Buck throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Buck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buck works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz with a jab.
Buck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buck scrambles back to his feet.
Buck keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a one two! Buck had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buck tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz wants to clinch
and Buck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Buck throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Buck has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Buck throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz tries to work over Buck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Buck manages to break the clinch.
Buck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Buck tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buck cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Buck.
Buck misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Buck takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Buck manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buck!
Young Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Buck circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Buck throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Buck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Buck.
No joy there for Buck, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Buck needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz works Buck's body with a nice hook.
Buck swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Buck misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Buck off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Buck walks into a left hand.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Buck counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Buck lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Buck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Buck catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Buck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buck throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Buck closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vape 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.
#R2##CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Buck lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buck.
A head punch on the inside from Buck fails to land.
Buck has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Buck misses with the head strike.
Buck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Buck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Buck has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck misses with some punches.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Buck, against the cage.
Buck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Buck.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buck seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buck. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Buck tries to tie him up.
Buck throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Buck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buck working aggressively here.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Buck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buck avoids it.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Buck is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Buck is retaining full guard. #T4#
Buck keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz postures up in Buck's guard and throws a big left but Buck blocks it.
Buck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Buck dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz not doing much here.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Young Buck dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Buck.
Vape Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Buck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz cracks Buck with a good jab.
Buck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!#CL#
Buck closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Buck breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buck digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Buck jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buck swinging wildly here.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Buck gets a clinch.
Buck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Buck.
Buck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buck working aggressively here.
Buck can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Buck working aggressively here.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Buck is controlling the position.
Buck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buck misses with some punches. #T3#
Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck working aggressively here.
Buck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buck working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buck.
A nice left hand lands by Buck.
Buck has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz just leaning against Buck, taking a breather. #T4#
Buck fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Diaz has Buck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diaz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buck tumbling to the mat - Diaz dives into Buck's guard.
Buck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz stands and throws Buck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buck is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Buck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Young Buck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buck 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Buck!
An out of breath Young Buck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawang, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Lawang manages to break the clinch.
Lawang throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lawang moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lawang manages to get underhooks.
Lawang blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Lawang prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawang prevents it.
Rampai Lawang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Lawang gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt. #BC#
Lawang breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Lawang, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawang stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Lawang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Diaz. #BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Lawang misses with the combination.
Lawang dodges the punch combination from Diaz. #CL#
Lawang clinches with his opponent.
Diaz just leaning against Lawang, taking a breather.
Lawang looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely. #BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Lawang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Lawang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to bum rush Lawang with a series of wild strikes but Lawang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lawang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lawang defends it well.
Lawang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Lawang drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lawang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.#T3#
Lawang misses with a knee strike.
Lawang misses with a knee strike.
Lawang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Lawang.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Lawang landing knees to the body. #BC#
Lawang breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Lawang's head but Lawang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lawang shows good takedown defense.
Rampai Lawang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawang has time to react.
Lawang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4##CL2#
Diaz forces Lawang back against the cage and clinches.
Lawang tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Lawang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawang lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawang misses with a head kick. #CL#
Lawang darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Lawang misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Lawang breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Diaz has Lawang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawang looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampai Lawang 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#
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Lawang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Lawang throws a body kick that misses.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
That kick from Lawang tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Lawang clinches. #BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Lawang uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Diaz clinches up with Lawang and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Lawang. #BC#
Lawang breaks from the clinch.
Lawang wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Diaz has Lawang up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch. #T1#
Lawang lands with a good body shot.
Lawang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Lawang moves into the clinch.
Lawang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Lawang keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawang looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Lawang with a knee to the head.
Lawang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Lawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a body punch but Lawang moves out of range. #CL2#
Diaz clinches. #BC#
Lawang breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Lawang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Lawang against the cage.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a jab when Lawang was well out of range.
Lawang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawang.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab from Diaz.
Lawang throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Lawang moves away and avoids it.
Rampai Lawang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawang avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Lawang avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawang.
Rampai Lawang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with a straight right. #CL#
Lawang moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Lawang taking a breather.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lawang misses with a knee to the head.
Lawang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawang misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Lawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Lawang.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Lawang counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lawangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawang's head backwards.
Lawang throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range. #CL#
Lawang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawang is defending well.#BC#
Lawang manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lawang gets a clinch.
Lawang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch.
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 Rampai Lawang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Lawang 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.
Lawang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rampai Lawang is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Lawang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Lawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Lawang tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it. #BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawang misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Lawang.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lawang shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Lawang thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Lawang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lawang with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Lawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Rampai Lawang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vape Diaz.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lawang fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Diaz lands a jab to Lawang's midsection.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawang but Lawang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lawang tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away. #T2#
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lawang tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Lawang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Lawang does no damage.
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 just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Lawang in a clinch.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Lawang.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Lawang.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.#T3##CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Lawang.
Rampai Lawang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lawang looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely. #BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Diaz clinches up with Lawang and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Lawang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawang misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Lawang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Lawang tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawang looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming. #CL#
Lawang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lawang.
Rampai Lawang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawang wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Lawang fails to land with a series of punches.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rampai Lawang.
Well Lawang 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampai Lawang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Biatch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Biatch circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Biatch drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage. #TD#
Biatch decides to pull guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Biatch has wrist control.
Biatch looking to control.
Biatch keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Biatch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biatch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Biatch is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Biatch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biatch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Biatch dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Biatch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vape Diaz!
After the big win, Vape 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.
Preadator Biatch spoke after the fight, saying 'you should kill me when you have the chance biatch'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bartos.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Bartos.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Bartos wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartos lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartos throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to bum rush Bartos with a series of wild strikes but Bartos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a right hand that Bartos ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartos also avoids with ease.
Bartos throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Bartos misses with a low kick.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bartos.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Bartos.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bartos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartos throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartos moves away.
Bartos throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range. #T1#
Diaz connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Bartos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartos misses with a low kick.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartos delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz throws a combination. Bartos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartos throws a head kick that misses.
Bartos throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Neville Bartos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Bartos.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Bartos pushes him away.#T2#
A big right from Diaz misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries to bum rush Bartos with a series of wild strikes but Bartos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bartos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartos throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz misses with a straight right. #T3#
Bartos throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartos with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartos lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bartos eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bartos on the side of the head.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Bartos moves out of range.
Bartos scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Bartos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Bartos ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bartos.#T4#
Bartos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Bartos closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Bartos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Bartos lands an elbow inside.
Bartos looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bartos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bartos avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is trying to push Bartos away but Bartos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartos throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vape Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bartos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bartos throws a head kick that misses.
Bartos misses with a head kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bartos.
Bartos tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartos throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartos misses with a hook.
Bartos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartos.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz catches Bartos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz clobbers Bartos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Bartos closes the distance and clinches. #T1##TD#
Bartos gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bartos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bartos pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Bartos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bartos keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bartos 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.
Bartos pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Bartos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bartos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bartos has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Bartos working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Bartos is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bartos is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vape Diaz!

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