Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EMP Piano vs Tower 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Zaidi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz thumps Zaidi with a low kick.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaidi's calf.
Zaidi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaidi 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.
Zaidi throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaidi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaidi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been informed that Zaidi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaidi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Diaz jabs Zaidi right on the nose. Zaidi blinks but takes it well.
Zaidi shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Zaidi wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaidi shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zaidi rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zaidi eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Zaidi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi working the head with strikes.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaidi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zaidi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zaidi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Zaidi landing a few strikes.
Diaz is trying to buck Zaidi off.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#T2#
Zaidi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz pushes Zaidi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zaidi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zaidi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaidi cracks Diaz with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zaidi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Diaz is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zaidi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
Mohsin Zaidi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Jab by Diaz.
Bloodaxe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Bloodaxe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bloodaxe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bloodaxe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bloodaxe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bloodaxe throws a big elbow that misses.
Bloodaxe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz stops Bloodaxe from standing up.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodaxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodaxe is retaining full guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodaxe.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Bloodaxe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bloodaxe trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz wants to stand but Bloodaxe is controlling the position.
Diaz is trying to keep Bloodaxe in close.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bloodaxe is controlling him.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Bloodaxe stops Diaz from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bloodaxe shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Bloodaxe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz feints and then cracks Bloodaxe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodaxe down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bloodaxe.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Bloodaxe looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Bloodaxe on that attempt.
Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloodaxe looks winded!
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Bloodaxe off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodaxe off the cage and back into range.
Bloodaxe closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Bloodaxe pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Bloodaxe takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Eric Bloodaxe has been cut.#TD2#
Bloodaxe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bloodaxe being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Diaz has his feet on Bloodaxe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Bloodaxe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloodaxe fails to land the takedown.
Bloodaxe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloodaxe shoots in but no luck this time.
Bloodaxe fails with the takedown
and Bloodaxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bloodaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Bloodaxe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Diaz pushes Bloodaxe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloodaxe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eric Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bloodaxe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bloodaxe walks into a left hand.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bloodaxe gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloodaxe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Diaz kicks Bloodaxe off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Bloodaxe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU2#
Bloodaxe decides to stand back up.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected. #T2#
Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bloodaxe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Joey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodaxe misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC#
Bloodaxe is rocked!
Bloodaxe fails with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Bloodaxe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crack! A monster head kick from Diaz and Bloodaxe falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview.

Event: EMP Rock vs Beliy
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Versu tries to clinch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Versu's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Versu misses with a body shot
and Diaz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Versu really felt that one!
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Versu's calf.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Versu misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a hook but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Versu down.
Versu throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Versu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Versu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Versu checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Versu counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Versu avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Versu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Versu moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Versu's defenses.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Versu avoids it well. #T2#
Versu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Versu lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Versu dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Versu avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Versu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Versu checks a low kick from Diaz.
A quick step to the side and Versu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Versu saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Versu looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Versu checks it.
Versu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Versu throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a body kick that stops Versu in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Versu tries to clinch up.#T4#
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Versu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Versu.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Versu is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versu moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Versu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Versu doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versu manages to avoid it.
Diaz looks to throw a body kick
and Versu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Versu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Versu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Versu's ribs.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Versu backs up against the cage.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Versu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Versu lands with a good body shot.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Versu tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Versu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Versu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Versu cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Versu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diaz to stand back up!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Versu lands a front kick.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Versu finish him?#T1#
Versu seems to be stalking Diaz here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Diaz drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geo Versu!
After the fight, Geo Versu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: XF Brawl 5
Date: Oct 29, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Fjera misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Fjera backpedaling.
Diaz throws a push kick but Fjera slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Fjera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjera is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fjera uses from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fjera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz is wriggling around but Fjera manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #ES#
Diaz pushes Fjera off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjera lands a front kick.
Fjera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Fjera throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Fjera seems unphased.
Fjera misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fjera throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Fjera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Diaz is working an open guard so Fjera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Fjera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Fjera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Fjera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fjera has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Fjera pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera slows down the pace here. #T3#
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Fjera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fjera misses with the head strike.
Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fjera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fjera down. #T4#
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fjera throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjera gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
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 Joey Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Fjera's ribs.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz works over Fjera's head and body with a nice combination.
Fjera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fjera.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fjera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fjera. #T1#
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
A slow jab from Fjera misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.#T2#
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Fjera's front leg but catches the back leg as Fjera tries to avoid it.
Fjera takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
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.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fjera checks a low kick from Diaz.#CL2#
Fjera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjera throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joey Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz slips under a jab from Fjera.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fjera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Diaz. #T3#
Fjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Fjera avoids it well.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fjera's calf.
Donk. Diaz catches Fjera right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab. Fjera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fjera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Fjera looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fjera down.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Fjera looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fjera misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Fjera is rocked!
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Fjera seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Fjera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Fjera's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz motions for Fjera to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera lands with an overhand left.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fjera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fjera.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fjera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Fjera.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Fjera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz throws a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fjera takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fjera checks it well.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Fjera looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fjera scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
You can see that Fjera has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fjera is out of range. #T4#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fjera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
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!
Fjera shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fjera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fjera has time to react.
Diaz tries a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Fjera moved away.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjera.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Diaz cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Joey Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joey Diaz made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: XF 36
Date: Oct 03, 2019

#R1#
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Day's legs.
Diaz keeps Day at a distance using the push kick.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Day misses with a body shot.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
Diaz throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Day instigates a clinch. #BC#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Day moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day moves out of range of the body kick.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Day swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Day jumps back.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Diaz lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Day shrugs it off though. #T2#
Day tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
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.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
A left lands for Day.
Diaz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Day takes a step back to recover.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz keeps Day at a distance using the push kick.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Day blocks the body kick.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz slips a straight right by Day.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day misses with a body shot. #CL#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Day tries to clinch up.
Day misses with a hook.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Day works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Day moves into the clinch.#BC#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz lands a head kick. Day smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Day tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Joey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Day throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Day bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day is looking to counter with a body kick.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Day misses its target.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Joey Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Day throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Day tries to clinch up.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Day wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Day will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Day misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Day on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Day sees coming a mile off.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Day connects with a jab.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Day's knee momentarily.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Day swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
Diaz staying out of range there.#T3#
Day misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Day swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
Day tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Day avoids the body shot from Diaz.
As Diaz looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
No luck for Day with that takedown attempt.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Day backpedaling.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day takes a kick to the side of the head.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched 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!
Day tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Day is rocked!#CL#
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz fakes the leg kick and cracks Day in the body.
Day tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jako Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day misses the jab.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Diaz! Day is out on his feet! Diaz rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Day is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Day is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Diaz!
After the big win, Joey Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: XF 23
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Some wild striking there from Day.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
Day misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Day.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Day. #T2#
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Day thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Day's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Day.
Day misses with a double jab.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Day avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Diaz slips a jab from Day.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Day.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Day is out of range. #T4#
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Diaz cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Day is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Day attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Day jabs at Diaz's body.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Day misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joey Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Day under the eye.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Day throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz misses with a low kick. #T1#
Day is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Day moved away.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
Day catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Day avoids the head kick by Diaz. #T2#
Day checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Day avoids the head kick by Diaz.
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 a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz slips a jab from Day.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Day 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 looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz scores with a head kick. #T3#
Day cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Day checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Day throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day slips under a jab.
Day checks a low kick from Diaz.
Day lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Day lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Day.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Day.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Day shrugs it off though.
Day gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Day drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T1#
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Day 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 a series of wild punches.
Day throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz clobbers Day with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Day swinging wildly here.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Day fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Day needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Day works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz. #T3#
Diaz throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day lands a nice looking body kick.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Day misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Day is wise to it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz thumps Day with a low kick.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Day moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jako Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joey Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Diaz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joey Diaz waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Norman feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
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.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman throws a leg kick that misses.
Norman looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norman misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Norman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norman duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Norman misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Norman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norman checks a leg kick.
Norman loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick but Norman avoids it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Norman checks it
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Norman lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a counter combo.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Norman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Norman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Norman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Norman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norman checks it well.
Norman blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Norman.
Norman misses with a hook.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Norman thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.#T3#
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Norman knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Norman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Norman misses with a head kick.
Norman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Norman misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Diaz swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Norman checks it.
Norman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Norman swinging wildly here.
Norman lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Norman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz wants to slow Norman down by chopping away at his legs.
Norman throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Norman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Norman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Norman throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Diaz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Norman has got the better of the exchanges.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norman under the eye.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Norman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Norman throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Norman there.
Norman swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman misses with a hook
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Norman takes one to the chin there.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Diaz. #T1#
Norman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Norman throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
Norman lands a high kick!
Diaz works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Norman throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Norman moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Norman's knee but Norman avoids it well. #T2#
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norman under the eye.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Norman looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Norman's shoulder, as Norman tries to avoid the shot.
Norman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Norman avoids it.
Norman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Norman lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norman blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Norman misses. #T3#
Norman misses with a straight left.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Norman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norman misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norman moves out of range of the strikes.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman staying out of range there.
Norman throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
Diaz misses with a hook
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Diaz tries to bum rush Norman with a series of wild strikes but Norman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz thumps Norman with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Norman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Norman blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Norman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norman scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norman lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Greg Norman is winning the standup battle so far.
Norman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Norman is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Norman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norman checks a leg kick.
Norman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Norman.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Norman is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norman lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Norman.
Norman checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz! #T1#
Norman throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Norman backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Norman manages to avoid it all.
Norman jabs at Diaz's body.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Norman moved out of range.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Norman.
Norman moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norman.
A jab from Norman does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Norman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Norman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Norman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norman's calf.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norman - that will leave a mark!
Norman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz slips under a jab from Norman.
Norman misses with a low kick.
Diaz defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Norman throws a head kick that misses.
Norman misses with a looping right.#T3#
Diaz moves away from the strike by Norman.
Norman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norman throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norman.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norman lands a body shot.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Norman.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Norman steps away.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Norman misses the target.
Norman tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norman throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily. #T4#
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Norman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Norman.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz throws a right hand that Norman ducks under and follows up with a left that Norman also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norman's calf.
Norman misses with a head kick.
And Diaz responds with a good body kick, but Norman manages to step out the way in time.
Norman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Norman.
Norman misses with a body shot.
Norman scores with a kick to the midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Diaz!
After the big win, Joey Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dong tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.#T1#
Dong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dong scrambles back to his feet.
Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Diaz.
Dong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diaz.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz catches Dong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Dong backpedaling.
Diaz lands a jab.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Dong is breathing heavily.
Diaz thumps Dong with a low kick.#KD2#
Diaz lands a big head kick that sends Dong tumbling to the mat! Diaz takes a step backwards and waves Dong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Dong down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Dong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Dong is rocked!
Diaz seems to be stalking Dong here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dong drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RH8
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fredrick takes the fight into the clinch.
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.#BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Fredrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz cracks the inside of Fredrick's front leg.
Fredrick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fredrick walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Fredrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredrick.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fredrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredrick lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fredrick down. #CL2#
Fredrick darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredrick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz pushes Fredrick away with a front kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredrick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Fredrick misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Fredrick.
Fredrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Fredrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz pushes Fredrick away with a front kick.
Fredrick takes one to the chin there.
Fredrick throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredrick scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Fredrick takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fredrick breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Diaz lands a head kick!
Fredrick misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Fredrick avoided it.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch lands to the side of Fredrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Fredrick throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Fredrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Fredrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Fredrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice body kick.
Fredrick throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Fredrick lands with a slapping head kick.
Fredrick throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
A combination from Fredrick does no damage.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fredrick avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredrick throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Fredrick throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredrick looks winded!
A head kick from Diaz lands but Fredrick takes it in his stride.
Diaz scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fredrick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fredrick down.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Fredrick scores with a four punch combination!
Fredrick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fredrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Fredrick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrick is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Fredrick misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Fredrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Fredrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Fredrick lands a jab to the nose.
Ronald Fredrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fredrick moves out of range.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz stalks Fredrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fredrick's face. Fredrick staggers backwards, shaken.
Fredrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses.
Fredrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredrick throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredrick can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fredrick throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Fredrick scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Diaz to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fredrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it. #T2#
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Fredrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Fredrick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Fredrick scores with a big combo that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Diaz flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Fredrick jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Fredrick!
Ronald Fredrick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH3
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigo Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Valdez clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valdez to score with a decent uppercut.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Valdez misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
Diaz lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A punch combination from Valdez misses.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valdez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdez tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valdez moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Valdez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
Valdez throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz. #CL2#
Valdez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Valdez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valdez works Diaz's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valdez is out of range. #CL2#
Valdez clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands an uppercut.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Valdez forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Valdez has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the ropes.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Valdez.
Valdez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A body shot lands from Valdez.
Diaz is trying to break free.#BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Valdez wants to clinch.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Valdez lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Valdez lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
Valdez 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.

Rodrigo Valdez 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#
Valdez blocks a jab.#CL2#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Valdez moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valdez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Valdez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling him.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Valdez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joey Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez is looking to clinch.
A big left from Valdez misses.
Valdez throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Valdez moved away.
Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Valdez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
Valdez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Valdez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Valdez checks a leg kick nicely.
Valdez throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Valdez swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Valdez cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Valdez tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Valdez lands with a good body shot.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valdez moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Valdez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez checks a leg kick nicely.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Valdez moves into the clinch.
Valdez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Valdez has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the ropes.
Valdez lands a shot to the body.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Valdez won't allow it.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the ropes.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling him.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez prevents Diaz from breaking 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 Joey Diaz 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#
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Valdez gets a clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valdez is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valdez.
Valdez digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez 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.
Valdez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Valdez throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Valdez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Valdez misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Valdez has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz is trying to push Valdez away but Valdez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Valdez tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Valdez walks into a jab.
Valdez is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Valdez.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez 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.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Valdez drives through and clinches with Diaz against the ropes.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the ropes. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez lands the left hand.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz feints a jab promting Valdez to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valdez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valdez tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Valdez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Valdez misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Valdez drives through and clinches with Diaz against the ropes. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
Valdez closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Valdez misses.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valdez 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Valdez!

Event: EMP Bush vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Versu.
Versu checks a leg kick nicely.
Versu throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Versu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz motions for Versu to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to land a body kick
and Versu counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Versu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Versu misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Versu won't allow it.
Versu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Versu with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
A knee to the head by Versu. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Diaz has been cut.
Versu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Versu.
Versu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head. #KD#
Versu drops Diaz with a big knee straight up the middle! Diaz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Versu cracks Diaz with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geo Versu!
A less than humble Geo Versu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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

#R1#
Gregor scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz wants to slow Gregor down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregor connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 low kick.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Gregor is out of range.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.#T1#
Diaz lands a head kick. Gregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregor.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Gregor counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Diaz down! Gregor is looking to finish but Diaz is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz controlling Gregor's posture.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gregor postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Diaz covers up, he's hurt! Gregor keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gregor and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gregor can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!

Event: IFC MW47: Lemieux vs Impaler
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Zaad is out of range.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Zaad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Zaad's leg. Zaad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaad misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Zaad backing up. Zaad nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Zaad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Zaad 's knee.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands a head kick. Zaad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaad jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Zaad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Zaad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Zaad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaad misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaad counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaad just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaad misses with a hook.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaad is able to avoid easily.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Zaad just misses with a punch to the body.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Zaad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Zaad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaad misses its target.
Diaz swings for the body but Zaad moves out of range.
A lazy left from Zaad finds it's target.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Zaad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaad is just out of range.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaad.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaad misses with a two punch combination.
Zaad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Zaad avoids nicely. #T3#
Zaad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Zaad backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Zaad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaad lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaad throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Zaad blocks the low kick.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaad throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Zaad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Zaad off balance momentarily.#T4#
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Zaad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz wants to slow Zaad down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Zaad moves away and avoids it.
Diaz tries to move into range but Zaad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaad missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Zaad moved out of range.
Zaad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zaad digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Zaad misses with a looping right.
Zaad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Zaad is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Joey Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Zaad.
Zaad slips a straight right by Diaz.
Zaad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaad.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.#T1#
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Zaad counters with a left to the body.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaad under the eye.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Zaad avoids them all with ease.
Zaad throws out a powerful jab.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Zaad checks it.#T2#
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Zaad moves his leg out of the way.
Zaad throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Zaad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaad missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz slips under a jab from Zaad.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaad.#T3#
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Zaad's legs.
Zaad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaad looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Zaad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaad misses with a body shot.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaad blocks a leg kick.
Zaad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaad punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Zaad moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Zaad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to slow Zaad down with leg kicks.
Diaz throws a body punch but Zaad moves out of range.
Zaad punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaad misses its target.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Zaad counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Diaz misses.
As Diaz looks to move away, Zaad throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Zaad avoids it well.
Zaad misses with a looping right.
Zaad takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaad misses with a few strikes there.
Zaad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Zaad as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Zaad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Zaad counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaad lands a jab to the head.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Zaad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Zaad checks the leg kick.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Zaad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Zaad saw that one coming.
Zaad lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Zaad.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaad counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zaad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Zaad punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Zaad.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaad.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaad steps away.
Diaz with a jab.
Zaad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zaad checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaad lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaad is able to avoid easily.
Zaad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Zaad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaad.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Zaad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaad misses with a straight left.
Zaad throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaad lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaad. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaad tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Zaad counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaad.
Diaz slips under a jab from Zaad.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaad counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Zaad lands with a good body shot.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
letting Zaad counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Zaad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chara Zaad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz throws a low kick but Zaad avoids it.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Diaz!
After the big win, Joey Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC 73: Mayer vs Chugman
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Yonic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Yonic moves his leg out of the way.
Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Yonic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yonic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yonic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard. #REVB#
Yonic has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up. #SUB#
Yonic working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yonic trying to control the position here.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Yonic has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Diaz wants to stand but Yonic has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Yonic is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diaz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yonic's body to avoid the submission. Yonic has instead reached around Diaz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yonic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boss Yonic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boss Yonic waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Dux tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Dux 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.
Dux lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz!
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Dux.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Dux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
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!
Dux throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Dux.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Dux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dux misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Dux throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Dux throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Dux.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Dux.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Dux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Dux's side.
Dux tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz cracks the inside of Dux's front leg.
Dux 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.
Dux tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Dux throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Dux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick by Dux misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Dux throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Diaz avoids the head kick by Dux.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Dux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dux looks winded!
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Dux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux throws a body kick that misses.
Dux avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Dux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Dux is looking to close the distance but Diaz sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Dux crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Dux is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz gave a mention to Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: K-1 41 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chonus.
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 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chonus.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chonus.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Chonus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paynuss Chonus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chonus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chonus lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Chonus misses the jab.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Chonus moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Chonus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chonus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Chonus lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Chonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Chonus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Chonus has the dominant position.
Chonus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Chonus swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Chonus lands with a left to the head.
Chonus has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chonus.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chonus is able to avoid easily.
Diaz motions for Chonus to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chonus scores with a nice right hand.
Chonus looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Good exchange - Chonus coming out on top.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Chonus blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Chonus misses with a wild combination.
Chonus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Chonus.
Chonus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Chonus.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chonus.
Chonus 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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chonus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chonus with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chonus misses the target.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paynuss Chonus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Chonus clinches with his opponent.
Chonus 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.
Good body shot from Chonus. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chonus throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chonus.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paynuss Chonus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Chonus moves into the clinch.
Chonus struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonus.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Chonus is controlling him.
Chonus lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Chonus is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Chonus into the ropes.
Chonus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonus 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.
Chonus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chonus can turn it around.
Chonus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Chonus has the dominant position.#T1#
Chonus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paynuss Chonus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chonus 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.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Nice body punch from Chonus.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Chonus lands a shoulder strike.
Chonus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chonus throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chonus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chonus's head.
Chonus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Chonus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Chonus throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Chonus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chonus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chonus misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Chonus rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Chonus throws out a powerful jab.
Chonus tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Chonus misses.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chonus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Chonus gets a clinch.
Chonus tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chonus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Chonus had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paynuss Chonus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chonus misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Chonus was not able to check.
Paynuss Chonus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chonus lands a jab to the head.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Chonus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Chonus checks a low kick from Diaz.
Chonus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Chonus's legs.
Chonus wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chonus throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chonus.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chonus.
A slow jab from Chonus misses its intended target.
Chonus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonus misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz cracks Chonus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chonus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chonus lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand. #T1#
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz sets himself, and Chonus steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonus.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chonus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Chonus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chonus misses with a double jab.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chonus is out of range.
Chonus misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Chonus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chonus throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chonus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chonus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Chonus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick but Chonus moves out of range.
Chonus blocks a leg kick.
Chonus wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Chonus counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch. #T2#
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Chonus is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Chonus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Chonus away but Chonus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chonus prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Chonus just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Joey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chonus misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz wants to break free but Chonus has control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: K-1 35 Szczesny vs Romero
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz thows a body kick. Kin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kin scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kin's coach down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Kin backing up. Kin nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz is looking to slow Kin down with leg kicks.
Kin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Kin backs away looking to recover.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. #KD#
Diaz lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Kin goes down! The ref sends Diaz to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Kin is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#
It looks like James Kin has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to slow Kin down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Kin's torso.#T1#
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Diaz lands a head kick that bluckles Kin and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Diaz no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Kin is rocked!
Kin throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and before Kin can reset, Diaz rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Kin is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Diaz knocks Kin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) 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: K-1 30 La Croix vs Spong
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Seppala misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Seppala's leg. Seppala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Seppala works the jab nicely.
Seppala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seppala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Seppala moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Seppala moves out of range easily.
Seppala misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Seppala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Seppala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seppala.
Seppala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz cracks Seppala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seppala throws out the jab.
Diaz connects with a high kick.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Seppala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Seppala pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Seppala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seppala.
Seppala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seppala misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Seppala.
Seppala throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
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!
Seppala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Seppala moves out of range easily.
Seppala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Seppala closes the distance and catches Diaz with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Diaz is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Diaz is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Diaz is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Seppala takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Onni Seppala!
After winning the bout, Onni Seppala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: K-1 21 Traylor vs Suri
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Malone is looking to clinch.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Malone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a switch kick that catches Malone on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Malone looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Malone flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.

Event: K-1 10 Ukkeli vs Clark
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Umm throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Umm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umm misses with a wild body shot.
Umm missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Umm cracks Diaz with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Diaz get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Diaz looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#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 with a kick to the ribs.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Umm misses its intended target.
Umm misses with a looping right.
Umm avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.#T1#
Diaz lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Umm cracks Diaz with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Diaz is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Diaz is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Umm moves out of range easily.
Umm cracks Diaz with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Diaz is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Diaz is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Diaz could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rect Umm!
After winning the bout, Rect Umm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: K-1 Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Halo digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz is looking to slow Halo down with leg kicks.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Halo works the jab nicely.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Halo.
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 drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Halo thumps Diaz with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halo.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halo.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.#T1##KD2#
Halo catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Diaz stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Diaz walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Halo scores with a nice body kick.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halo and Diaz are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Halo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Diaz into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Halo knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crown Halo!

Event: K-1 Round 1
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Beets walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD2#
Diaz looks low and kicks high, catching Beets right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC2#
Beets is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Beets has been cut.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
Oh Beets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beets is breathing heavily.
Beets drops his hands momentarily and Diaz needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Beets just on the top of the head. Beets drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Beets - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz very nearly forgot to thank XFighter Clothing 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: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Diaz lands a front kick to the face, that drops Jeppesen to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#
Jeppesen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like William A Jeppesen has been cut.
Jeppesen drops his hands momentarily and Diaz needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Jeppesen just on the top of the head. Jeppesen drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Jeppesen - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Dynasty GP Round 4
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Diaz jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Rojas tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rojas misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Yordano Rojas has been cut.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a solid body kick.
Diaz slips a straight right by Rojas.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rojas tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Rojas misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping left.#KD#
Diaz lands a head kick that bluckles Rojas and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Diaz no doubt looking to push for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joey Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rojas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Rojas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Rojas has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rojas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rojas's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Yordano Rojas's cut even more.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Yordano Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rojas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Rojas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Rojas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rojas 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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joey Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Rojas dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Rojas 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.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz sets himself, and Rojas steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a combination. Rojas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz slips under a jab from Rojas.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.#T2#
Diaz lands with a straight right. Rojas didn't see that one coming.
Diaz lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
The cut above Yordano Rojas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Diaz throws out a head kick that Rojas doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Rojas crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Rojas's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Rojas backing up. Rojas nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head. #CUT#
Yordano Rojas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Yordano Rojas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.#T1#
Rojas moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz motions for Rojas to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diaz.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Rojas takes a head kick and keeps coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Dynasty GP Rd 3
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Major throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body kick.
Major looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Major misses with a straight right.
Major takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Major throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Major was not able to check. #CL#
Major fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Major. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Major clinches with his opponent.
Major has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Major breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Major lands with a good body shot.
Major misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matt Major seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Major throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Major misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Major is breathing heavily.
Major swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Major 's knee.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Major throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Major takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Major chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Major takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz scores with a push kick.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Major looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Major's torso.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Major's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Major takes a step back to recover.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Major takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz cracks the inside of Major's front leg.
Major misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Major's torso.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Major.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Major has been cut.
Major takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz throws a head kick that Major semi-blocks.
Major throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Major misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Major's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz thumps Major with a low kick.
Major will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Major throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Major takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diaz pushes Major away with a front kick.
Major takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Major on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Major misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a good, hard body kick but Major shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Major will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Major's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz scores with a push kick.
Major takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz! #T1##KD2#
Diaz lands a head kick that bluckles Major and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Diaz no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#
Major is rocked!#CUT2#
Matt Major's cut is getting worse.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Major is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Major on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Major walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Diaz and drops face first to the floor! Major's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Major in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Dynasty GP Rd 2
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
York 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.
York just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from York.
York jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
York throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
York gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
York misses with a shot to the kidneys.
York keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
York's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on York's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
York cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, York creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
York misses with a hook from the clinch.
York lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but York has him pressed against the ropes.
York goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
York scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from York.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
York softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
York keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from York.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but York has the dominant position.
Diaz tries to circle away but York has him pinned against the ropes.
York lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but York is controlling him.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
York creates a bit of distance and cracks Diaz with a big uppercut! Diaz goes down! The referee pushes York away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Diaz make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! York takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Johnny York!
Post fight, an emotional Johnny York said 'Eat a dick!'.

Event: Dynasty GP Rd 1.1
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Folk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Folk misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Folk 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.
Folk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Folk cracks Diaz with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Diaz get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Diaz looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
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!
Folk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Folk tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Folk.
Folk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Folk misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Folk misses the target.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Folk.
Folk cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
A punch combination from Folk misses. #T1#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Folk.
Folk loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Folk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Folk.
Folk just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Folk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice body punch from Folk.
Folk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folk tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Folk looks winded!#T2#
Folk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Folk scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Folk misses its intended target.
Folk misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Folk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
Folk misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#KD#
Diaz looks low and kicks high, catching Folk right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#
Folk is rocked!
Folk misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Folk's knee momentarily.
Folk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Folk is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz pushes Folk away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kin Folk will get the nod in that round, having scored more knockdowns.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Folk seems to have recovered his senses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Folk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Folk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Folk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD#
Diaz lands a front kick to the face, that drops Folk to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Folk is rocked!
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Folk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kin Folk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Folk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folk swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a solid body kick.
Kin Folk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Folk is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diaz.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Folk shrugs it off though.
Folk seems to have recovered his senses.
Folk is breathing heavily.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Folk.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Folk.
Folk misses with a hook.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz throws a front kick to the face that drops Folk face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Joey Diaz!
Joey Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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