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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 271     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1#
Idowu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
Idowu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Idowu counters with a left to the body.
Idowu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idowu to score with a decent uppercut.
Idowu lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Idowu checks it
and Idowu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
A nice combination there by Idowu.
Swanson lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Nice uppercut there from Idowu.
Idowu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Idowu.
Swanson 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Idowu - that will leave a mark!
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Idowu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Idowu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson wants to slow Idowu down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Idowu moved out of range nicely.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Idowu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Idowu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Idowu throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Idowu throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson blocks a jab.#CL#
Idowu drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idowu.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Idowu tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position.
Swanson tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Swanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Idowu.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Idowu throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Idowu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson 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 Idowu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Idowu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson tries to move into range but Idowu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson slips a jab from Idowu.
Idowu takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Idowu moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idowu, as that shot connected.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Idowu backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Idowu misses with a hook.
Swanson lands a jab.
Idowu throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Idowu avoids them all with ease.
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!
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idowu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idowu counters with a straight right hand.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
The crowd cheers as Idowu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Idowu misses with a low kick.
Idowu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imani Idowu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Swanson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Idowu scores with a decent looking hook.
Idowu throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Idowu off balance momentarily.
Swanson catches Idowu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Idowu throws a one two combo.
Idowu throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Idowu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Idowu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swanson takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idowu. #T2#
Idowu with a nice cross.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson thumps Idowu with a low kick.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson scores with a punch to 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!
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idowu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Idowu throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Idowu.
Imani Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu lands with a cross.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Idowu 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.
Idowu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Idowu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Idowu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Idowu misses with a head kick.
Idowu swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Swanson. #T4#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Idowu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Idowu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idowu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idowu scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Idowu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Swanson is rocked!
Idowu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Idowu cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Idowu counters with a big right hand! Oh Swanson is in trouble here! Idowu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imani Idowu!
An out of breath Imani Idowu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jacques Swanson was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 243     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga cracks Idowu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Idowu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo in the buildup to the fight.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Idowu scores with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Idowu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
Idowu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Idowu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Idowu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Idowu is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Idowu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Idowu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Idowu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Idowu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Idowu lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Idowu avoids them all with ease.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu slips under a jab.
Idowu throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Idowu digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Idowu circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Idowu closes the distance and pushes Matsunaga back into the cage.
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch but Idowu keeps him there for the moment.
Idowu prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Idowu. Idowu maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Matsunaga's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Idowu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idowu avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Idowu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.#T3##CL#
Idowu instigates a clinch. #BC#
Idowu manages to break the clinch.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idowu. Idowu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Idowu lands a left and a right that send Matsunaga crashing to the mat, dazed. Idowu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Idowu misses the jab.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Idowu is looking to counter punch.
Idowu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Idowu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga throws a counter combo.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Idowu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Idowu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idowu drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idowu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idowu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Idowu.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
Idowu checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Idowu misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imani Idowu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Idowu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Idowu moved away.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Idowu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Idowu misses the target.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idowu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Imani Idowu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga stalks Idowu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Idowu's face. Idowu staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Idowu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idowu throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Idowu throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Idowu has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Idowu shakes it off.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Idowu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Matsunaga slips a jab from Idowu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Idowu moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Idowu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu moves out of range of the strikes.
Idowu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Idowu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Idowu lands a body shot.
Idowu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Idowu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Idowu connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga is breathing heavily.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Idowu misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Idowu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Idowu cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Idowu does it's job there.
Idowu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Idowu moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Idowu thows a body kick. Matsunaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Idowu misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Idowu with a nice cross.
Idowu moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?#T4#
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Futoshi Matsunaga's cut even more.
Idowu cracks Matsunaga on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Matsunaga falls backwards against the cage. Idowu follows up with more strikes that drop Matsunaga to his knees. Idowu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Matsunaga! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imani Idowu!
During a confident post fight interview, Imani Idowu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Idowu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalmisto's waist but Kalmisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Idowu off to one side.
Kalmisto stuffs the takedown attempt from Idowu. Idowu gets slowly back to his feet.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idowu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Idowu is wise to it.
Kalmisto wants to slow Idowu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kalmisto misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Idowu counters with a single leg into guard. Kalmisto didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kalmisto pushes a forearm under Idowu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Idowu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 225     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Idowu.
Nice shot by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Dinglestomper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Idowu misses with a body shot
and Dinglestomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idowu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinglestomper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Idowu checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper throws a shot to the body.
Idowu swinging wildly here. #T1#
Idowu cracks Dinglestomper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Idowu misses the shot to the body.
Dinglestomper throws an off balance right hand
and Idowu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Saggy Dinglestomper has been cut.
Dinglestomper with a nice calf kick.
Idowu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dinglestomper connects with the punch.#T2#
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Good shot there by Dinglestomper.#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!
Dinglestomper misses with a right hand
and Idowu counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idowu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Idowu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinglestomper's head backwards.
Idowu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice leg kick.
Dinglestomper blocks a jab.
Idowu misses with a head kick.
Idowu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dinglestomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dinglestomper! Idowu is out on his feet! Dinglestomper rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Idowu is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Idowu is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saggy Dinglestomper!
Saggy Dinglestomper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joseph is looking to slow Idowu down with leg kicks.
A lazy body kick from Joseph
and Idowu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Idowu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph feints and then cracks Idowu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idowu down.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idowu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Idowu avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Idowu lands with a right hand.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Idowu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Idowu.
Idowu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joseph. That one must have hurt.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Idowu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Idowu scrambles back to his feet.
Idowu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Idowu throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Idowu steps away.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Idowu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Idowu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Idowu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Idowu pushes him off.#T3#
Joseph 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.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Idowu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph jabs at Idowu's body.
Idowu throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idowu with a body shot.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idowu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Idowu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Joseph drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Idowu blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Idowu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idowu. #T4#
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Idowu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph. #BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Idowu throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Idowu.
Idowu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body punch
and Idowu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Idowu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idowu's sensitive parts.
Idowu wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Idowu blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Joseph throws the kick towards the body but Idowu avoids it.
Idowu is looking for a counter combo.
Idowu misses the body punch
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph jabs Idowu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Idowu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joseph lands a front kick.
Idowu walks into a left hand. #T1#
Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph motions for Idowu to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Idowu lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Idowu misses with the combination.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Idowu's ribs.#T2#
Joseph clobbers Idowu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Idowu is looking to counter punch.
Joseph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph moves out of range as Idowu strikes.
Idowu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Idowu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph looks for the body kick but Idowu saw that one coming.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Idowu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.#T3#
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Idowu is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Idowu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joseph jabs at Idowu's body.
Idowu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Idowu throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Idowu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Idowu scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idowu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Idowu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Idowu.#CL2#
Joseph takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Idowu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A hook to the body from Joseph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Idowu avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Idowu tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Idowu misses the shot to the body.
Idowu is looking to wear down Joseph with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph throws a lazy head kick
and Idowu counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Idowu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu throws a lazy uppercut
and Idowu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.
Idowu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Idowu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Idowu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Idowu checks a leg kick.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Idowu under the eye.
Joseph throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Idowu slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joseph.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Idowu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Joseph tries a low kick but Idowu avoids it.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Idowu is out of range.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Idowu. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idowu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idowu's sensitive parts.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Idowu tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Idowu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Idowu.
Joseph throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
Idowu throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Idowu is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Idowu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Idowu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.
Joseph throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Idowu throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idowu misses with a body shot.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Idowu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Idowu's legs.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Idowu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph lands a jab.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Idowu's body.#T4#
Joseph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Joseph sizes up Idowu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imani Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idowu takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Joseph misses.
Joseph cracks Idowu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idowu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph is looking to slow Idowu down with leg kicks.
Idowu moves out of range as Joseph strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joseph 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!

Jihadi Joseph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 211     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Idowu's head backwards.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Kalmisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Kalmisto thumps Idowu with a low kick.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Kalmisto - just one landing.
Kalmisto tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalmisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Idowu tries to keep at a distance but Kalmisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Idowu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a shot to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body. #T1##BC#
Idowu breaks from the clinch.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Idowu counters with a two punch combo.
Idowu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Jab by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Idowu.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Kalmisto forces Idowu back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Kalmisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike.
Kalmisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idowus head.
Kalmisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idowu pushes Kalmisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Kalmisto jumps into guard, dragging Idowu to the mat.
Idowu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idowu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kalmisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idowu is one step ahead there. #T3#
Idowu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalmisto is keeping the position for now.
Idowu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kalmisto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Idowu tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Idowu ducks under a wild hook from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Idowus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Idowu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalmisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idowu fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Kalmisto.
A counter left hand to the body from Idowu misses its target.
Idowu slips a jab from Kalmisto.
Idowu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalmisto.#CL2#
Kalmisto darts in and clinches Idowu up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Idowu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands.
Kalmisto blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto dominated that round.
That's time! Idowu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalmisto pushes Idowu away with a front kick.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the body.
Idowu takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Kalmisto misses with a leg kick
letting Idowu counter with a right hand.
Kalmisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Kalmisto lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalmisto throws out the jab.
Kalmisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Idowu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idowu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Idowu avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto misses with a right hand
and Idowu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Idowu.
Kalmisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idowu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalmisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalmisto throws out a powerful jab.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kalmisto forces Idowu back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalmisto jumps guard but Idowu stands there with Kalmisto around his waist. Kalmisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Kalmisto breaks from the clinch.
Kalmisto misses with a left hand
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Idowu scores with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalmisto as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Idowu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalmisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalmisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalmisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalmisto connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Kalmisto.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Idowu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kalmisto just manages to avoid it.
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Idowu counters with a crisp one two that drops Kalmisto! Idowu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kalmisto to his feet! Kalmisto is in big trouble!#ROC#Kalmisto is rocked!
Kalmisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalmisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Kalmisto connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalmisto sizes up Idowu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalmisto seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Kalmisto moves to clinch but Idowu breaks away
and Idowu counters with a solid body kick.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalmisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalmisto is breathing heavily.
Idowu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalmisto can pounce on him.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalmisto throws the kick towards the body but Idowu avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut
and Idowu counters with a hugh head kick that removes Kalmisto from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Imani Idowu!
Imani Idowu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 202     
Date:   Nov 09, 2022
#R1#
Jimenez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Idowu.
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
Idowu tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Idowu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Idowu throws a leg kick but Jimenez checks it.
Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idowu throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idowu throws a leg kick which misses Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jimenez tries to avoid it.
Idowu throws a right hand that misses
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu slips a straight right by Jimenez.#T1#
Idowu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Idowu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Idowu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jimenez.#TD#
Jimenez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idowu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jimenez. #T2#
Jimenez slows the pace down in half guard.
Jimenez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idowu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idowu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jimenez manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Idowu working to try and regain half guard.
Idowu is controlling an arm, preventing Jimenez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Idowu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Idowu keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jimenez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Idowu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Idowu can't escape the position. #SUB#
Jimenez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idowu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idowu shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Idowu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Idowu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Idowu is out of range.
Idowu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Idowu off the cage and back into range.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Jimenez both land. Nice combination.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Idowu with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Idowu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Idowu slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Idowu counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez scores with the left hand. Idowu knows he should have avoided that one.
Idowu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
A little jabbing left from Idowu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Idowu.
Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idowu at a distance.
A big left from Jimenez misses. #T2#
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Imani Idowu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Jimenez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jimenez.
Idowu slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Idowu.
Idowu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Idowu moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Idowu throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Idowu slaps away a takedown attempt from Jimenez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Idowu flicks out a counter leg kick but Jimenez steps away.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Idowu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Idowu duly obliges.
Idowu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Idowu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Idowu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Idowu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Idowu defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Jimenez.
A shot to the liver by Idowu. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimenez throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Idowu counters with a three punch combo that has Jimenez backing up. Jimenez nods at Idowu to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Jimenez works Idowu's body with a nice hook.
Idowu moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Despite the aggression on Idowu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that second round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Idowu avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez lunges at Idowu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Idowu's hand.
Idowu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Jimenez takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Idowu is out of range and Jimenez settles back down.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.#T1#
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Idowu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez shoots in and drives through. Idowu sprawls well.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Idowu.
Jimenez looks for the body kick but Idowu saw that one coming.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Idowu avoids them all with ease.
Idowu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jimenez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Idowu's waist but Idowu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jimenez off to one side.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jimenez. That one must have hurt.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Jimenez.#T2#
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Idowu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez scores with the left hand. Idowu knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Idowu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Idowu. #TD#
Jimenez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Idowu!

Idowu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Idowu off the cage and back into range.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Idowu.
Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Idowu ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu flicks out a counter leg kick but Jimenez steps away.
Idowu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idowu takes one to the chin there.
Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Idowu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idowu defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idowu throws a big shot that misses.
Idowu avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Idowu slips a straight right by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idowu digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Donk. Idowu catches Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Idowu counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick
and Idowu counters with a thumping low kick.
Idowu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Idowu is looking for the big counter here.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Idowu ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.#T2#
Idowu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jimenez duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Idowu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu slips under a jab.
Jimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idowu.
Idowu throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Idowu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Idowu throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.#T3#
Idowu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idowu.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu 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.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.#T4#
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Idowu moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jimenez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Idowu.
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Idowu's body. Idowu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Idowu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Idowu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez defending well as Idowu loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Jimenez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idowu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jimenez looks to land a body kick but Idowu moved away.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Idowu.
Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Idowu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez thumps Idowu with a low kick.#T1#
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Idowu moved out of range nicely.
Idowu slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Idowu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Idowu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Idowu under the eye.
Idowu throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez lands a jab to Idowu's midsection.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Idowu's belly button to the back.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Idowu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Idowu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jimenez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Idowu avoids the punch easily.
Idowu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Idowu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Idowu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jimenez. Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Idowu.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Idowu slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Idowu's ribs.
Jimenez works over Idowu's head and body with a nice combination.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Idowu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Idowu throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Idowu moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Imani Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimenez moves out of range as Idowu throws a body kick.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Idowu didn't see that one coming.
Idowu moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Idowu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez dives in and grabs Idowu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Idowu pushes down on Jimenez's head and hops out.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Idowu. Those never looked like landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!

Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Idowu swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Idowu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Idowu does no damage.
Aalto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Idowu misses.
Idowu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aalto finds it's way round the side to connect with Idowu's head. #TD2#
Idowu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Idowu is pulling down on Aalto's head. It's preventing any offense from Aalto, at least for the moment.
Aalto tries to free his leg and advance position but Idowu is retaining full guard.
Aalto trying to move into half guard but instead Idowu has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Idowu content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Idowu preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aalto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Idowu has picked Aalto up and slammed him! Aalto can't keep hold of the triangle and Idowu manages to pass to side control!
Idowu taking a breather here.
Aalto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idowu controlling the position from side mount.
Aalto tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idowu wants to control but Aalto is keeping him busy.
Aalto tries to buck Idowu off but Idowu is having none of it.
Aalto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Idowu decides to stand back up. Idowu steps back and let's Aalto get back to his feet.
Idowu avoids the body shot from Aalto.
Idowu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aalto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
and Idowu counters with a nice body shot.
Aalto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Idowu throws a leg kick
and Idowu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idowu lunges at Aalto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aalto's hand.
Idowu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Idowu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Imani Idowu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A shot to the body from Aalto misses
and Idowu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Idowu is out of range.
It looked like Idowu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Aalto.
Idowu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
As Aalto backs away, Idowu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idowu.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Idowu slips under a jab.
Idowu moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Idowu is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Aalto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aalto.

Idowu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A combination from Idowu does no damage.
Aalto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aalto darts in looking for a takedown but Idowu gets double underhooks and turns Aalto into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Aalto drives through with a takedown into Idowu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Idowu pushes Aalto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but Idowu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Idowu throws a big counter combination but Aalto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto lands a slapping body shot.
Aalto throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Aalto blocks a head kick by Idowu. #CL2#
Aalto clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idowu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idowu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Aalto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aalto lands a right hand.
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Still in the clinch, Aalto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Idowu works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Aalto manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Aalto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Idowu has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Aalto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Aalto wants to sweep here but Idowu controlling him for the moment.
Idowu wants to pass the guard but Aalto is keeping the position.
Idowu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aalto is on top in guard. #REVB#
Idowu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Aalto throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Aalto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Idowu blocks nicely.
Aalto tries to free his leg and advance position but Idowu is retaining full guard.
Aalto throws a big elbow that misses.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idowu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aalto is working Idowu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idowu keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass.
Aalto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Idowu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Idowu is controlling Aalto's posture.
Imani Idowu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Idowu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Idowu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Idowu pulls Aalto in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Idowu. No joy for Aalto on that attempt.
Idowu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Imani Idowu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Aalto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Aalto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Idowu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Aalto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Idowu holds on to Aalto's head and controls the position momentarily.
Aalto tries to move to full mount but Idowu actually manages to regain half guard.
Aalto thows a huge punch but Idowu dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto wants to free his trapped foot but Idowu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Idowu trying to hold on to Aalto's head to control him but Aalto postures up.
Idowu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Aalto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Idowu reverses the position - he's now on top in Aalto's guard.
Idowu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Aalto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Idowu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Aalto is looking for a triangle but Idowu pushes his legs off easily.
Aalto wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Idowu stands up from Aalto's guard - Idowu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Idowu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aalto doesn't seem bothered though.
Aalto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Aalto has his takedown stuffed
and Idowu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aalto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idowu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idowu just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Aalto misses.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Aalto throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Aalto only half commits.
Idowu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Idowu just misses with a punch to the body.
Imani Idowu is winning the standup battle so far.
Idowu blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idowu.
Idowu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aalto at a distance.
Idowu moves forwards but Aalto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idowu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aalto's head.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Idowu defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Idowu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aalto's head.#T4##TD2#
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu is positioning himself well to prevent Aalto advancing to mount.
Aalto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idowu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imani Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aalto misses with a head shot. Idowu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aalto passes Idowu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michael Aalto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Idowu wants to get back to his feet.
Idowu gets full guard.
Idowu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Idowu working for a triangle but Aalto defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Imani Idowu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aalto 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Imani Idowu!

A very excited looking Imani Idowu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 181     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Trounvouche with a jab.
Idowu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Idowu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Idowu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Idowu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche stuns Idowu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Idowu 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.
Trounvouche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idowu throws out the jab. #T1#
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Trounvouche is predictable there
and Idowu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Idowu down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trounvouche.
Idowu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Idowu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trounvouche works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Idowu 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 Trounvouche has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trounvouche and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Idowu tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.#T2#
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trounvouche tries to work over Idowu's front leg with a kick but Idowu checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Idowu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Idowu.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Trounvouche thows a leg kick but Idowu checks it
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Trounvouche.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trounvouche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks. #T3#
Trounvouche throws a good cross that connects.
Idowu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trounvouche.
Idowu throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Idowu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trounvouche moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIdowu.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche works Idowu's body with a nice hook.
Trounvouche throws the kick towards the body but Idowu avoids it.
Trounvouche lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Idowu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trounvouche thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Idowu if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche lands a front kick.
Idowu misses with a left hand
and Trounvouche counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idowu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idowu.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick which misses Idowu's front leg but catches the back leg as Idowu tries to avoid it.
Idowu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu is looking to score with low kicks.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Idowu is out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a hook
and Idowu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Trounvouche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Idowu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Idowu jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Idowu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Idowu misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Idowu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Idowu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Idowu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trounvouche throwing a counter right hand but Idowu manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trounvouche lets loose with a powerful body kick. Idowu will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idowu counters with an inside leg kick.
Idowu swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Trounvouche on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Idowu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Idowu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Trounvouche finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche thows a leg kick but Idowu checks it
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Idowu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Idowu avoids a kick to the body.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trounvouche throws a predictable looking body shot
and Idowu counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Idowu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trounvouche throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche dodges the punch combination from Idowu.
Trounvouche lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
A clash of legs there as Idowu blocks the low kick.
Trounvouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Good exchange - Trounvouche coming out on top.
Idowu tries to move into range but Trounvouche moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trounvouche scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Idowu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Idowu throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche throws a front kick aimed at Idowu's knee but Idowu avoids it well.
Idowu flicks out a counter leg kick but Trounvouche steps away.
Idowu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idowu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Idowu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trounvouche to score with a decent uppercut.
Trounvouche fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trounvouche lands a jab to Idowu's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu feints and then cracks Trounvouche's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trounvouche down. #T4#
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche connects with a single shot there.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Idowu slaps the foot to one side.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Idowu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trounvouche tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
Idowu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Idowu sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Idowu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body.
Idowu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trounvouche counters with a good, hard body kick but Idowu shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Trounvouche.
Idowu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Idowu blocks a leg kick.
Idowu tries a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that second round.
That's time! Trounvouche's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Idowu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Idowu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trounvouche has got the better of the exchanges.
Trounvouche scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trounvouche thuds his shin into the meat of Idowu's side.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick
and Idowu counters with a right hand to the body.
Idowu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idowu misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche scores with a nice strike.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Idowu throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a good low kick that Idowu was not able to check.
Idowu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trounvouche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Idowu scores with a body shot.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche. #T1#
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idowu misses with a jab to the body
letting Trounvouche counter with a right hand.
Trounvouche lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Trounvouche fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Idowu is out of range.
Trounvouche misses the body punch
and Idowu counters with a right hand to the body.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idowu's sensitive parts.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Idowu down with leg kicks.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idowu was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.
Idowu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche moves out of range as Idowu strikes.
Trounvouche throws a right hand that misses
and Idowu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Trounvouche lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idowu doesn't seem phased though.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Idowu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Idowu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trounvouche lands a nice looking body shot.
Idowu scores with a jab. Trounvouche acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Idowu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Idowu counters with a two punch combo.
Trounvouche doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range. #T3#
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Idowu throws a solid leg kick but Trounvouche takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Idowu.
Trounvouche keeps Idowu at a distance using the push kick.
Trounvouche throws a poor cross that misses
letting Idowu counter with a right hand.
Trounvouche throws a right hand that misses
and Idowu counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Trounvouche is rocked!
Idowu throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Oh Trounvouche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu catches Trounvouche with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Trounvouche forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Imani Idowu!
Our winner, Imani Idowu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 175     
Date:   Aug 24, 2022
#R1#
Idowu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Idowu with the inside leg kick.
Wright tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
and Idowu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wright has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imani Idowu!
During a confident post fight interview, Imani Idowu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cleon Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1#
Diego looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt connects with a crisp jab.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
And Diego responds with a good body kick, but Andermatt manages to step out the way in time.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Diego avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andermatt 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. #T1#
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Andermatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego misses the jab.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Diego counters with a left and a right that stings Andermatt.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
As Diego backs away, Andermatt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That kick from Andermatt tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andermatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andermatt lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego punishes Andermatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Diego down.
Andermatt cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andermatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andermatt with a nice cross.#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Andermatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Diego replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andermatt blocks it well.
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!
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Andermatt throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Diego counters with a crisp one two that drops Andermatt! Diego thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Andermatt to his feet! Andermatt is in big trouble!#ROC2#Andermatt is rocked!
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Oh Andermatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego misses with the combination.
Andermatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Andermatt throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a right and a left that Andermatt avoids nicely.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Andermatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego looks for the body kick but Andermatt saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Diego might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andermatt has got the better of the exchanges.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andermatt takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Andermatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andermatt swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Andermatt toppling to the canvas! Andermatt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Diego moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Andermatt! Diego continues to tee off on Andermatt, landing with a left and a right! Diego connects with a right hand that leaves Andermatt sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Diego!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kron Diego!
In his post fight interview, Kron Diego started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald     
Date:   Feb 25, 2022
#R1#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQuirre throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Diego throws a low kick but McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuirre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
McQuirre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
McQuirre connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre blocks a head kick by Diego.
McQuirre throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and McQuirre counters with a right hand to the body.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQuirre throws out the jab.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McQuirre throws a lazy head kick
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diego lands with a hook. McQuirre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#McQuirre is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from McQuirre.#T2#
Diego takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by McQuirre there.
McQuirre avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McQuirre is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy body kick from McQuirre
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 McQuirre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McQuirre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
McQuirre rushes Diego and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirre with a nice cross.
McQuirre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego takes one on the button.#CL2#
McQuirre instigates a clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego is trying to force a seperation but McQuirre has the dominant position.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
McQuirre throws an elbow that misses.
McQuirre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, McQuirre throws an elbow but misses.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McQuirre can turn it around.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Diego.
McQuirre throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McQuirre.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQuirre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQuirre misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.#T1#
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for McQuirre.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from McQuirre.
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McQuirre is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from McQuirre. Those never looked like landing.
Diego feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McQuirre.#T2#
Diego walks forward, straight into a front kick from McQuirre.
McQuirre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McQuirre thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Diego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harry McQuirre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses.
McQuirre connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a leg kick.
Diego misses the jab.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego. #T3#
McQuirre is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuirre circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from McQuirre.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McQuirre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diego checks a low kick from McQuirre.
A big left from Diego misses.
McQuirre misses with a body kick.#CL2#
McQuirre clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McQuirre gets a clinch.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from McQuirre.
Diego tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
Diego prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McQuirre on the side of the head.
Diego misses with a head kick.
McQuirre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McQuirre misses with a head kick.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Diego.
McQuirre is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
McQuirre wants to clinch but Diego slips to the side
and Diego counters with a right, left combo that wobbles McQuirre badly! Diego follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks McQuirre out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Diego finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kron Diego!
In his post fight interview, Kron Diego started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Garcia     
Date:   Feb 04, 2022
#R1#
Hansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses
and Hansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Hansson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego 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.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego missing with a left hand there. Hansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hansson.#T1#
Hansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hansson with a body shot.
Diego throws a hook but Hansson blocks it.
A big left from Diego misses.
A jab lands there for Hansson.
Hansson throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hansson.
Diego was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hansson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hansson connects with a body shot.
Hansson works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego staying out of range there.
Hansson misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Hansson throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Diego slips under a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Diego releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Hansson misses
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansson throws a leg kick
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hansson with a body shot.
Hansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Hansson finish him?
Hansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hansson tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range. #T3#
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Good exchange - Hansson coming out on top.#CL#
Hansson darts in and clinches Diego up against the cage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries a body shot but Hansson blocks it.
Hansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego is looking to break free of the clinch but Hansson has double underhooks.
Hansson lands with a light punch inside.
Hansson lands a shoulder strike.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansson controls his hands.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hansson manages to break the clinch.
Hansson lands a head kick. Diego smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diego 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.
Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Hansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hansson instigates a clinch.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Hansson lands a left hand.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Hansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Hansson backwards.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Hansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego works on Hansson's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Hansson is breathing heavily.
Hansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Hansson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hansson throws an off balance right hand
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansson misses the jab.
A jab from Hansson finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Hansson throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansson misses the target.
Hansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Hansson slips the punch.
Hansson throws a lazy head kick
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hansson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick from Diego. #T1#
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Hansson jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Hansson throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Hansson rushes Diego and presses him up against the cage.
Hansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansson controls his hands.
Hansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anders Hansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hansson blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hansson has knocked Diego down with a huge combo! Hansson steps away and waves a wobbly Diego back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Anders Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hansson tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.#KD2#
Diego cracks Hansson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Diego has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hansson to stand back up!#ROC2#Hansson is rocked!
Hansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Hansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hansson misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a big left hand that crumples Hansson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
A very excited looking Kron Diego rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira     
Date:   Jan 06, 2022
#R1##CL#
Strĺlman moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Strĺlman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strĺlman tries to pull guard but Diego won't allow it.
Diego tries to work over Strĺlman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Strĺlman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strĺlman moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego throws a big counter head kick but Strĺlman avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego thows a leg kick but Strĺlman checks it
and Strĺlman counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
Strĺlman throws a combination that misses
and Diego counters with a low kick, right behind Strĺlman 's knee.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anton Strĺlman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strĺlman wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Strĺlman throws a shot to the body.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Strĺlman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strĺlman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strĺlman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Strĺlman throws a sloppy body shot
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strĺlman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strĺlman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Diego throws a hook but Strĺlman blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Strĺlman.
Diego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strĺlman scores with a jab to the body.
Diego takes one on the button.
Strĺlman wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Strĺlman swinging wildly here.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range. #T3#
Strĺlman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Strĺlman misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strĺlman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strĺlman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strĺlman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Strĺlman is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strĺlman. That did some damage!
Strĺlman throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely. #CL#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Strĺlman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Strĺlman breaks from the clinch.
Strĺlman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strĺlman avoids the body shot from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strĺlman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Strĺlman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strĺlman is out of range.
Diego throws a head kick but Strĺlman moves out of range.
Strĺlman misses with a double jab.
Strĺlman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strĺlman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Strĺlman misses with a jab to the body
and Diego counters with a left to the body.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Strĺlman's shoulder, as Strĺlman tries to avoid the shot.
Strĺlman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strĺlman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Strĺlman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Strĺlman.
Diego walks into a jab.
Strĺlman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strĺlman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strĺlman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strĺlman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Diego staying out of range there.
Strĺlman wants to clinch.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Strĺlman. #CL#
Strĺlman moves into the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strĺlman.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Strĺlman.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Strĺlman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #T2#
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Strĺlman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strĺlman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Strĺlman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Strĺlman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands a body shot.
Strĺlman has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strĺlman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Anton Strĺlman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strĺlman working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego gets through Strĺlman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strĺlman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strĺlman misses with a wild body shot.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strĺlman is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Diego releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strĺlman tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strĺlman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego looks to land a combination. Strĺlman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anton Strĺlman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strĺlman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Strĺlman.
Strĺlman throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego takes a swing at Strĺlman's ribcage but misses.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Strĺlman.
Diego throws out a counter right but Strĺlman avoids it with no problem.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Strĺlman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Strĺlman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Strĺlman scores with a jab.
Strĺlman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Strĺlman's head.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Strĺlman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anton Strĺlman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strĺlman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strĺlman connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strĺlman throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strĺlman. That did some damage!
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Strĺlman moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strĺlman has time to react.
Strĺlman looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Strĺlman connects with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Strĺlman blocks the body kick.
Strĺlman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Diego tries to bum rush Strĺlman with a series of wild strikes but Strĺlman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strĺlman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the cage. Strĺlman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Strĺlman moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Strĺlman blocks an uppercut.
Strĺlman tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Jab from Strĺlman.#CL#
Strĺlman clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Strĺlman blocking some punches.
Strĺlman blocks a body shot from Diego. #T3#
Nice body punch from Diego.
Strĺlman prevents a body shot from Diego.
Strĺlman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strĺlman takes a shot to the head.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Strĺlman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with some punches.
Strĺlman blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strĺlman is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Strĺlman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strĺlman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diego up against the cage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Strĺlman controls his hands. #T4#
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Strĺlman.
Anton Strĺlman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Strĺlman.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Strĺlman avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strĺlman.#TD#
Strĺlman pulls guard effortlessly.
Diego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Diego.
I think Strĺlman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kron Diego!

A less than humble Kron Diego misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.#CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Diego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irrawaddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Diego counters with a good, hard body kick but Irrawaddy shrugs it off.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Diego counters with an inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Diego steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Irrawaddy is wise to it.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Diego throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy checks a leg kick.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Diego takes one to the side of the head.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.#T3#
Irrawaddy stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Irrawaddy saw that one coming.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Irrawaddy connects with a single shot there.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irrawaddy thinking.
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego wants to clinch up but Irrawaddy keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy is looking for a counter combo.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irrawaddy jabs at Diego's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irrawaddy scores with a nice right hand.
Diego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego is trying to counter with his kicks.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy with a nice cross.
Irrawaddy jabs at Diego's body.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irrawaddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Irrawaddy instigates a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Irrawaddy is working Diego over against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
A hook to the body from Irrawaddy. #T2#
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego is working Irrawaddy over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Diego wants to slow Irrawaddy down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Diego moves out of range. #T3#
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Irrawaddy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy moves away from the strike by Diego.
Irrawaddy slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego connects with a right hand. Irrawaddy shakes it off.
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Irrawaddy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Irrawaddy scrambles back to his feet.
Irrawaddy lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Diego looks to land a combination but Irrawaddy avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Diego staying out of range there.
Irrawaddy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego wants to counter the offense by Irrawaddy and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Irrawaddy circles away.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Irrawaddy.
Jab from Irrawaddy.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Irrawaddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Diego wants to counter the offense by Irrawaddy and move into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it well.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Irrawaddy's ribcage. Irrawaddy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irrawaddy fails to pull guard.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Diego lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Kron Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irrawaddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Irrawaddy is rocked!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irrawaddy switches off momentarily and Diego cracks him with a monster right hand! Irrawaddy topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Diego dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Diego!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
Kron Diego 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: RISE 1: Resurrection     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1#
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Half Assed.
Diego moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Half Assed counters by clinching up.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Half Assed jumps guard but Diego turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Half Assed fails to pull guard.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Half Assed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T1#
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Diego.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Half Assed wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Half Assed misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.#T2#
Diego cracks a nice hook into Half Assed's ribs.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed dives in for a single leg takedown but Diego sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Diego gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Half Assed ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Half Assed no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Half Assed is trying to hold Diego in close to prevent damage but Diego has managed to pass into half guard.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but Diego is controlling well. #SUB#
Half Assed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Diego stalling.
Half Assed is trying to stand up here but Diego is controlling him well.
Half Assed trying to control but Diego postures up.
Diego performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Half Assed is doing well to control the position and prevent Diego from advancing to side control.
It looks like Diego is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Half Assed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Half Assed is retaining full guard.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but instead Diego has moved into half guard.
Half Assed is not content to let Diego control the position.
Half Assed is looking to control Diego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Half Assed avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Half Assed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Diego misses.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed is looking to land body kicks.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown. Diego tries to sprawl out of it but Half Assed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Half Assed counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Half Assed to acknowledge the strikes.
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Diego.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Half Assed off balance momentarily.#TD#
Half Assed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego trying to control here.
Diego wants to get back to full guard but Half Assed has mounted him!#SUB#
Half Assed working for a guillotine from mount but Diego is in no mood to give up.
Diego can't escape the position.
Diego regains half guard.
Diego has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Half Assed is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Diego trying to get back to full guard but Half Assed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diego is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diego turns into him and now he's in Half Assed's guard. #SUB#
Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diego looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Half Assed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Half Assed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diego's guard. #REVR#
Diego seems keen to control Half Assed's posture.
Half Assed won't allow Diego to get back to his feet.
Diego wants to sweep but no luck.
Half Assed controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Half Assed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Diego moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego slips a straight right by Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Half Assed dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diego counter with a right hand. #T1#
Diego throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
A nice leg kick from Half Assed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed connects with a crisp jab.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Half Assed throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Half Assed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Half Assed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Diego's defenses. #T3#
Diego misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Half Assed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Diego felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diego tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Diego is defending well. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Half Assed wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.
Half Assed is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Diego tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Half Assed slows the pace down in half guard.
Diego is trying to maintain the position but Half Assed is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a three punch combo that has Half Assed backing up. Half Assed nods at Diego to acknowledge the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!

A pretty intense looking Anti Half Assed took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: Syn Kurosaki vs Puno     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
Quin lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Quin off the cage and back into range.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin slips under a jab.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Quin is wise to it.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Quin misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Quin misses with a combination
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Quin misses with an uppercut
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Quin misses the jab.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin misses with a jab to the body
letting Diego counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
James Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlier Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped Diego's head back.
Quin misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego clobbers Quin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego slips a jab from Quin.
Diego throws out a counter right but Quin avoids it with no problem.
Quin misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Quin is wise to it.
Quin scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quin checks a low kick from Diego.
Quin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego moves away from the strike by Quin.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.#T4#
Quin lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego is looking to chop away at Quin's legs.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Quin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Quin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Quin 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.
A leg kick checked by Quin.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Quin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quin throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Diego.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Diego throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Quin misses the target.
Quin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Quin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Diego misses with a low kick.
Quin throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Diego seems unphased.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Diego only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws out a counter right but Quin avoids it with no problem.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Diego moves away from the strike by Quin.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Quin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Diego appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kron Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Quin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Quin's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Quin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Quin. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Quin throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Quin lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.
Quin throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quin's head backwards.
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego misses with a hook. Quin ducked under it nicely.
Quin misses with a straight right.
Quin misses with a left hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Quin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Diego catches Quin right on the button with a cross.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Diego catches Quin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Quin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Quin moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Quin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Quin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
Diego slips a straight right by Quin.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego cracks Quin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Quin seems unphased. #T1#
Quin takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quin 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.
Quin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quin takes one on the button.
Quin misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego scores with a jab. Quin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Diego misses.
Quin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Quin moves away from the strike by Diego.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Quin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Quin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Quin takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego lunges at Quin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quin's hand.
Quin misses the jab.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Quin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Quin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
A little feinted left hand from Quin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Diego slips a straight right by Quin.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Diego.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Diego takes one on the button.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Diego with a nice calf kick.
Quin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Quin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Diego!

Kron Diego decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1##TD#
Salvatore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diego has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salvatore is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diego will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Salvatore wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
Salvatore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Diego is working away. #T1#
Salvatore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diego is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salvatore moves into full mount!
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diego is looking to escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Salvatore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diego is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego defends well.#SUB#
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Salvatore has his feet on Diego's thighs here. He's pushed Diego off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Diego screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Our winner, Enzo Salvatore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 238 Tuala vs Blazkov     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Megalos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Megalos's head but Megalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Megalos checks it well.
Megalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Megalos tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego tries to clinch up but Megalos circles away and keeps his distance.
Megalos misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego tries to move into range but Megalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Megalos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Megalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Megalos misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Megalos moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Megalos counters with a right hand to the body.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Megalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Megalos lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Megalos slips under a jab.#T1#
Megalos avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megalos moves away.
Megalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Megalos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Megalos tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Megalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Megalos.
Megalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Megalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Diego tenderised Megalos's leg. Megalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Megalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Megalos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Diego.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
As Megalos backs away, Diego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Diego defending well as Megalos loads up on a big left hand.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Megalos as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Megalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Megalos's head backwards.#CL2#
Megalos drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Megalos pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Megalos works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Megalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Megalos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Kron Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megalos tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Megalos checks it.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Megalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Megalos defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Megalos misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Megalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Megalos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Megalos!
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Megalos with a nice cross.
Megalos is looking to clinch.
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Megalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Megalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diego takes a step back to recover.
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!
Diego throws the left hand but Megalos avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diego crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Megalos - the referee stops the clock and Diego gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Megalos. Diego manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Megalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Megalos checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Megalos. Megalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego cracks Megalos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Megalos is rocked!
A big right from Megalos misses.
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Megalos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Megalos scrambles back to his feet.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Megalos finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Megalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Megalos.
Megalos tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego tries a low kick but Megalos avoids it.
Diego is looking to chop away at Megalos's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Megalos.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego thows a leg kick but Megalos checks it
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Megalos blocks a jab.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasilios Megalos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego slips a straight right by Megalos.
Megalos is looking to land body kicks.
Diego drops Megalos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Diego follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!
Kron Diego 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: PFC 228 Petrov vs Aiken     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego walks into a jab.
Diego 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.
Diego pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Diego follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali works Diego's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Ali 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.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali slips a straight right by Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Ali thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Diego's head back.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Diego. #T3#
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Diego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diego has time to react.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Diego checks a low kick from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diego might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali connects with a jab.
Diego misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Jab by Ali.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Ali slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Ali cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali blocks a body shot from Diego.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Ali blocks a body shot from Diego.
Ali working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a left hand.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego avoids the body shot from Ali. #T1#
Diego tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ali pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a double jab
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Diego lands a big right hand that sends Ali crashing to the mat! Diego stays standing though and waves Ali back to his feet!
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego 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.
Diego lands a head shot.#T3#
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands. #BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Ali misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!

A victorious Sarfraz Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 223 Song vs Bathory     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Dhelan moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Dhelan drives through with a takedown into Diego's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diego manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diego is pressed up against the cage. Dhelan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diego down to the mat. Diego avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Diego misses.
And Dhelan tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhelan throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dhelan ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Dhelan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego scores with a jab. Dhelan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dhelan moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego connects with a jab.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Dhelan walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dhelan.
Diego takes a swing at Dhelan's ribcage but misses.
Dhelan looks for a takedown but Diego sprawls well.
Dhelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Dhelan misses the shot to the body.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
A jab lands there for Diego.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dhelan is out of range.
Dhelan looks for a takedown but Diego sprawls well.
Kron Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dhelan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Dhelan looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
No luck for Dhelan with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dhelan.
A swing and a miss from Dhelan.
Dhelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego jabs Dhelan right on the nose. Dhelan blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhelan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diego is fending him off so far but Dhelan persists. Nope, Diego circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dhelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhelan takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhelan.
The fighters circling - Dhelan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhelan manages to avoid it.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Dhelan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dhelan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dhelan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Dhelan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diego circles away.
Dhelan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Dhelan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego slips under a jab from Dhelan.
Dhelan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhelan was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dhelan has time to react.
Dhelan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diego swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dhelan misses the target.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Dhelan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diego sprawls well initially but Dhelan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diego is trying to get back to full guard.
Diego keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dhelan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diego does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dhelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dhelan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura but Diego is defending well.
Diego wants to get back to full guard.
Diego trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diego wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhelan prevents Diego from standing back up.
Diego wants to improve his position but Dhelan is controlling well. #SUB2#
Dhelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dhelan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Diego dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dhelan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dhelan lands with a right hand.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhelan.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Dhelan's shoulder, as Dhelan tries to avoid the shot.
Dhelan lands a nice looking body shot.
Dhelan connects with a looping right hand.
Diego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dhelan.
Dhelan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhelan.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhelan.
Dhelan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhelan. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws the left hand but Dhelan avoids the punch easily.
Dhelan works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Dhelan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kron Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhelan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diego pinned against the cage. Diego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Dhelan's head back. #T1#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Dhelan manages to avoid it.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhelan can do to turn this around?
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Dhelan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dhelan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dhelan at a distance.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Dhelan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dhelan slips a jab from Diego.
Dhelan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A swing and a miss from Dhelan.#TD2#
Dhelan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Dhelan is dominant here and he's now got Diego's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diego defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zhan Dhelan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dhelan looking to break Diego's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diego remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dhelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Dhelan working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Diego is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dhelan has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Diego taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan 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: PFC 215.5 Arundel vs Wild     
Date:   Oct 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Kron Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nielsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Nielsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diego to score with a decent uppercut.
Nielsen looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Nielsen's leg but Nielsen calmly moves out of range.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nielsen.
Diego lands with a straight right. Nielsen didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nielsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nielsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nielsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego lands a jab to Nielsen's midsection.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nielsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Nielsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Diego slams his shin into Nielsen's torso.
Nielsen 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.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Nielsen's leg but Nielsen calmly moves out of range.
Nielsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Diego staying out of range there.#T2#
Diego misses the jab.
Nielsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Nielsen misses.
Nielsen checks a low kick from Diego.
A little jabbing left from Nielsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nielsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nielsen scores with a hook.
Nielsen loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Nielsen scores with a leg kick.
Nielsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nielsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nielsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.#ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Nielsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Nielsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Nielsen with a nice calf kick.
Nielsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut.
Diego tries a low kick but Nielsen avoids it.
Diego throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nielsen.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Nielsen moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##KD2#
Nielsen cracks Diego with an uppercut from hell and Diego crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nielsen's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Diego 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.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Nielsen won't allow Diego to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Nielsen lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diego is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kron Diego will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego throws the left hand but Nielsen avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Nielsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nielsen moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Nielsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Nielsen's shoulder, as Nielsen tries to avoid the shot.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nielsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielsen avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Nielsen slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Nielsen lands.
Nielsen avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Diego takes a swing at Nielsen's ribcage but misses.
Diego slips under a jab from Nielsen.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nielsen misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Nielsen looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diego tests Nielsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Nielsen's belly button to the back.
Nielsen slips a jab from Diego.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego ducks straight into an uppercut from Nielsen and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Diego manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Diego.#T2#
Nielsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diego wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Nielsen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Diego.
Nielsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Diego pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Nielsen counters with a beautiful punch that sends Diego to the canvas!
Nielsen loads up on a big left hand. Diego felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nielsen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Diego can't hide his disappointment, as Nielsen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.

 

Event: PFC 210 Gormsson vs Parade     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt throws a body kick that misses.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caunt checks it well.
We've been told by Caunt's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Caunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Diego moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Caunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
Diego misses with a hook.
Caunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Caunt 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.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
A big left from Caunt misses.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diego.
Caunt moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Caunt throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caunt throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Caunt.
Caunt slips a straight right by Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. #T2#
Caunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Caunt throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Caunt.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Caunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Diego tries to clinch up.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caunt swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Diego throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range. #T3#
Diego checks the leg kick.
Caunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a right hand to the body.
Caunt slips a straight right by Diego.
It looked like Caunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Caunt throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Caunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt slips a jab from Diego.
Caunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Caunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Caunt is having none of it.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Diego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Caunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego slips a straight right by Caunt.
Nice cross by Diego.
Diego takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego works Caunt's body with a nice hook.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Caunt tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Diego.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caunts head.
Caunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt staying out of range there.
That kick from Diego tenderised Caunt's leg. Caunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Diego moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt connects with the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Caunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego tries to move into range but Caunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego connects with a right hand. Caunt shakes it off.
Caunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Caunt. Diego shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caunt misses the jab.
Diego misses the jab.
Diego moves away from the strike by Caunt.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Caunt.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Caunt misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Caunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diego will feel that in the morning.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Caunt's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Diego catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego sizes up Caunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego scores with a jab. Caunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego lands a nice hook to Caunt's body. Caunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
Caunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Caunt moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego moves away from the strike by Caunt.
Caunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Caunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Caunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Kron Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caunt wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Caunt seems unphased.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Diego slips under a jab.
Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Diego jabs Caunt right on the nose. Caunt blinks but takes it well.
Caunt slips under a jab from Diego.
Caunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Caunt misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt works the jab nicely.
Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Caunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Caunt 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.
Caunt scores with a shot to the body.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caunt momentarily.
Diego thuds a left hand into Caunt's body.
Diego scores with a push kick.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt with a nice cross.
Caunt slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Caunt misses.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Diego connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Caunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Caunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head. #T1#
Diego punishes Caunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Caunt cracks Diego with a good jab.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego tries to bum rush Caunt with a series of wild strikes but Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caunt drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Diego misses.
Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caunt. That's going to slow Diego down.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Diego misses.
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!
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dick Caunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Caunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Caunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego lands with a straight right. Caunt didn't see that one coming.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Caunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Caunt throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Caunt misses.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Caunt throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego 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.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Diego throws out a counter right but Caunt avoids it with no problem.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caunt momentarily.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Diego has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caunt.
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!
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Diego looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Caunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego motions for Caunt to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego slips a straight right by Caunt.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caunt 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.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Diego.
Well Diego 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Diego!

Kron Diego decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: JAG Sunmer Madness 1     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up.#TD#
BySubtraction darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diego told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Diego won't allow BySubtraction to pass to mount. #SUB#
BySubtraction is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for BySubtraction to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
BySubtraction is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BySubtraction content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
BySubtraction is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if BySubtraction is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
BySubtraction is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diego wants to control but BySubtraction is keeping busy and won't allow it.
BySubtraction wants to pass the guard but Diego is defending well.
Diego is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
BySubtraction connects with the punch.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. BySubtraction checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
BySubtraction attempts a counter takedown but Diego avoids it well and moves away.
BySubtraction with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
BySubtraction avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego slips a straight right by BySubtraction.#CL#
BySubtraction clinches with his opponent.
BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch.
BySubtraction struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego works on BySubtraction's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction lands a right hand.
I was talking to BySubtraction's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego working aggressively here.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction stalling in the clinch.
BySubtraction looking to stall.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Diego stops a takedown attempt from BySubtraction.
Diego blocks a body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from BySubtraction. #T4#
Diego digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
Diego misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a hook. BySubtraction ducked under it nicely.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego misses with a leg kick #TD#
and BySubtraction decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but BySubtraction is one step ahead there. #SUB#
BySubtraction drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diego dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
BySubtraction looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction connects with a single shot there.
Diego defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
BySubtraction lands with a cross.
BySubtraction checks a low kick from Diego.#CL#
BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns BySubtraction into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
BySubtraction seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Diego is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
BySubtraction lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as BySubtraction tries to tie him up.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Addition BySubtraction has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
BySubtraction drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diego gets the underhooks and prevents it.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego trying to stall but BySubtraction improves his position. #T2#
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego presses BySubtraction against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BySubtraction with a body shot.
Diego blocks a jab.
BySubtraction walks into a jab.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a jab when BySubtraction was well out of range.
A low kick from Diego misses #TD#
and BySubtraction counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by BySubtraction. #T3#
BySubtraction is fighting to break Diego's control of his arms but Diego is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego is trying to control the position but BySubtraction postures up.
BySubtraction looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
BySubtraction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego defends well.#SUB#
BySubtraction is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but BySubtraction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
BySubtraction working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diego has passed into half guard!
BySubtraction trying to control here.
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 Addition BySubtraction will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Diego misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
Diego follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
BySubtraction shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but BySubtraction is one step ahead there.
BySubtraction wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #T1#
BySubtraction throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
BySubtraction postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diego is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of BySubtraction, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BySubtraction wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diego is now in half guard.
BySubtraction trying to control here.
Diego trying to control the pace. #SUB#
BySubtraction is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
Addition BySubtraction overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
BySubtraction is trying to maintain the position but Diego is very close to passing his half guard.
Diego trying to control from half guard but BySubtraction is working away.
Diego trying to pass the guard but BySubtraction defending well.
BySubtraction is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Diego is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
BySubtraction throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BySubtraction with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Addition BySubtraction did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diego stuffs the takedown.
Diego throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Diego defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction closes the distance and clinches up with Diego, looking for a takedown. BySubtraction pushes Diego against the cage but Diego circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego misses the jab.
BySubtraction connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
BySubtraction listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Diego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Diego. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
Diego takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by BySubtraction.#T3#
BySubtraction swings away with a body shot that misses
and BySubtraction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
BySubtraction slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
BySubtraction looking to score a takedown here. Diego is defending well but BySubtraction drives through and ends up in Diego's guard.#ES2#
Diego has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. BySubtraction is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
BySubtraction is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addition BySubtraction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
BySubtraction lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BySubtraction takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC2#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BySubtraction tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego throws a jab when BySubtraction was well out of range.
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego connects with a right hand. BySubtraction shakes it off.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Diego misses with a low kick.
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
BySubtraction with a jab.
BySubtraction lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
BySubtraction shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diego but Diego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but BySubtraction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
BySubtraction digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
BySubtraction lands the left hand.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Diego with a hook.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction tries to counter by clinching up but Diego breaks away and moves out of range.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Diego misses.
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
BySubtraction tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.
BySubtraction wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BySubtraction with a body shot.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BySubtraction attempts a counter takedown but Diego avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by BySubtraction.
Diego takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
BySubtraction clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards. #BC2#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a right hand that BySubtraction ducks under and follows up with a left that BySubtraction also avoids with ease.
Diego looks to land a left hand but BySubtraction moved out of range nicely.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego throws the left hand but BySubtraction avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Diego takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego looks to throw the jab but BySubtraction is out of range.
BySubtraction wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That kick from Diego tenderised BySubtraction's leg. BySubtraction is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a series of punches but BySubtraction moves out of range. #TD#
BySubtraction shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. BySubtraction showed some decent athleticism there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Diego.
I think BySubtraction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kron Diego!

Kron Diego is the new featherweight champion!
Kron Diego decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: JAG Noctem de Propugnatores     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiu throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiu. Xiu obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego throws a combination. Xiu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Char Xiu has been cut.
Char Xiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Diego misses.
Xiu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.
Xiu throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Xiu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Xiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiu's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiu connects with a high kick.
Xiu throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Xiu counters with a big head kick but Diego shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Xiu - just one landing. #T2#
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiu. That snapped Diego's head back.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xiu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xiu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiu misses with a leg kick
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiu throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Xiu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xiu staying out of range there.
Xiu throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Xiu fails with the takedown
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Xiu throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Xiu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xiu missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiu is looking to land body kicks.
Xiu throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands the left hand.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiu misses with a looping left.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a straight right hand.
Xiu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Xiu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Char Xiu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego gets in close and tags Xiu with a short punch that almost sends Xiu to the mat! Oh Xiu is in big trouble! He turns his back on Diego, trying to create some distance but Diego rushes him, striking wildly and Xiu goes down! The referee tackles Diego into the cage to end the fight! Diego is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!
Our winner, Kron Diego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: JAG Rivalry     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juntta connects with a body shot.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Juntta lands the left hand.
Juntta throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Diego slips a straight right by Juntta.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Juntta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Juntta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Juntta tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Juntta catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juntta cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Juntta 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.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Juntta misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Juntta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Juntta and move into the clinch.
Juntta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Diego misses with a hook.
Juntta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.#T3#
Juntta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juntta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juntta looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.#CL2#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Diego.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Juntta swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Juntta.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Juntta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta connects with a high kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Juntta moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Juntta throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Juntta keeps Diego at a distance using the push kick.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Juntta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
Diego went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diego takes a step back to recover.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Juntta is rocked!#T1##KD#
Diego feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Juntta sprawling to the canvas! Juntta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diego finish him?!
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Diego points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Juntta wakes up just in time to hear Diego thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
A very excited looking Kron Diego made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: JAG Plus     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiu swings widly with a right hand
and Xiu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diego is fending him off so far but Xiu persists. Nope, Diego circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Xiu misses.
Xiu checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
We've been hearing reports that Xiu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That kick from Xiu tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Xiu slips the punch.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego 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.
Diego cracks Xiu with a good jab.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Xiu dives in and scores a takedown into Diego's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Diego.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu chips away with some ground and pound.
Xiu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xiu throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diego manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Xiu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Xiu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Xiu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu looking to pass the guard.
Diego pulls Xiu in close to prevent any damage.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiu throws a strike but Diego rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Diego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diego has passed into side control.
Xiu tries to improve position but can't.
Diego taking a break here but Xiu is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diego is keen to just control but Xiu is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xiu is trying to get back to full guard.
Xiu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diego jumps into side control!
Xiu is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiu is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu tries to bench press Diego off him but Diego keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Xiu's face as Diego controls the position.
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 Char Xiu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Xiu down.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Xiu finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
A solid body kick from Diego.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
It looked like Xiu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiu checks a leg kick.
Xiu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiu counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego connects with a body shot.
Xiu goes for a double leg but Diego avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diego continues to drive forward.
Kron Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Xiu saw that one coming.
Xiu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xiu takes one on the button.
Xiu connects with the punch.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Xiu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xiu scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiu should have avoided that one.
Xiu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiu checks a leg kick.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
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!
Xiu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xiu is looking to wear down Diego with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xiu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiu throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego misses the jab.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses the jab.
Kron Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Xiu scores with a jab to the body.
Xiu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Diego is predictable there

and Xiu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
Diego is wriggling around but Xiu manages to pass to half guard.
Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiu working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Xiu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xiu trying to mount his opponent but Diego defends it.
Diego trying to control but Xiu postures up.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diego with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xiu wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu is thwarting Diego's attempts to control the position.
Diego is looking to improve his position.
Diego has hold of Xiu's hands but Xiu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xiu.
Diego trying to hold on to Xiu's head to control him but Xiu postures up.
Diego is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Xiu jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Diego throws a right and a left that Xiu avoids nicely.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiu.
Diego throws a right hand that Xiu ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiu also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Xiu.
Xiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego cracks Xiu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu misses with a wild body shot.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Xiu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diego connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Xiu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diego's head.
Diego manages to get to full guard.
Xiu works over Diego with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu stands up over Diego, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xiu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiu working some strikes from top position.
Xiu working some strikes from top position.

Diego is rocked!
Xiu tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiu chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu 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.

Xiu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diego escapes and throws Xiu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Xiu is trying to improve his position.
Xiu throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Xiu is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diego controls the position.
Xiu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Xiu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diego wants to control but Xiu is keeping busy.
Xiu is nestled in close to Diego, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!

Char Xiu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: JAG Exodus     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perez looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Perez slips a straight right by Diego.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Perez walks into a jab.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Perez lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
A left and a right from Perez both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diego!
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez misses the jab.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Perez's side.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Perez tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook.
Perez throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Diego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diego throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Diego tries to work over Perez's front leg with a kick but Perez checks it.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Perez 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.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Perez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Diego lands.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Perez.
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez misses with a left hand
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Perez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Perez misses.
Diego staying out of range there.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego lands with a right hand.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Diego with a nice cross.
Perez tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez jabs at Diego's body.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perez has time to react.
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 Kron Diego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Perez avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego connects with a jab.
Perez with a nice cross.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diego throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Diego slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Perez cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez connects with the punch.
Diego slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez works over Diego's head and body with a nice combination.
Perez cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez thuds a left hand into Diego's body.#T2#
Perez throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego slips a jab from Perez.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Diego lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Perez swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Diego tries to counter with a takedown but Perez is quick to defend against it.
Diego slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego cracks Perez with a good jab.
Diego throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Perez lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Diego takes one on the button.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez checks a low kick from Diego.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Perez misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego avoids the body shot from Perez.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Diego misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Perez scores with a four punch combination!
Perez throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with a straight right.
A big left from Perez misses.
Diego punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. #T1#
Diego lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Perez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego misses with a low kick.
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Perez blocks the leg kick.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Diego tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diego works the jab nicely.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Perez lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Perez.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Diego scores with a four punch combination!
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez works Diego's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Diego misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego blocks a jab.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez slips under a jab from Diego.
Perez lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Diego scores with a push kick.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diego throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!

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 Kron Diego.
Well Diego has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Manny Perez!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Kron Diego!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kron Diego!

Kron Diego wins by split decision!

An out of breath Kron Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Demolition 9 - TBA     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Diego slips under a jab from OGrady.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
OGrady connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OGrady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
A big left from Diego misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by OGrady. That's going to slow Diego down.
A telegraphed right hand from OGrady misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OGrady.
We've been informed that OGrady 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.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OGrady misses with a body shot.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by OGrady.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kron Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OGrady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OGrady misses the shot to the body.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OGrady tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OGrady tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
OGrady throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OGrady attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. OGrady should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from OGrady.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Diego lands a jab to OGrady's midsection.
OGrady lands a lovely overhand right.
OGrady misses with a wild combination.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OGrady throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OGrady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OGrady lands with a right hand.
Diego takes a swing at OGrady's ribcage but misses.
Diego swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OGrady counters with a leg kick. #T2#
OGrady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OGrady throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Diego.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OGrady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego tries to bum rush OGrady with a series of wild strikes but OGrady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Diego sizes up OGrady with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego lands a jab-cross combination.
Diego checks the leg kick.
OGrady tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OGrady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OGrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
OGrady throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego tries to clinch but OGrady moves out of range.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OGrady manages to avoid it.
OGrady takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
OGrady misses with the combination.
OGrady walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Diego throws a right and a left that OGrady avoids nicely.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OGrady fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped OGrady in his tracks.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling OGrady to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a lazy body kick
letting OGrady counter with a right hand.
Diego moves out of range as OGrady throws a body kick.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OGrady throws a body shot but no joy.
OGrady digs a good hook to Diego's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with an uppercut. OGrady saw that one coming.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OGrady.
Diego is looking to clinch but OGrady is avoiding it. #T4#
OGrady throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws out a loose jab but OGrady uses good head movement to avoid it.
OGrady throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
OGrady throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
OGrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
OGrady blocks a jab.
Diego moves away from the strike by OGrady.
Diego's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diego duly obliges.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
OGrady blocks an uppercut.
OGrady misses with a punch on the inside.
OGrady struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by OGrady.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
A short left from Diego.
OGrady misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OGrady.
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 Kron Diego will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diego misses with a hook. OGrady ducked under it nicely.
Diego cracks OGrady with a good jab.
Diego jabs OGrady right on the nose. OGrady blinks but takes it well.
OGrady throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. OGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
OGrady was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
OGrady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OGrady fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
OGrady thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OGrady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
OGrady lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OGrady.
OGrady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OGrady swings away with a leg kick that misses.
OGrady shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OGrady.
Diego works the jab nicely.#T1#
OGrady walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
OGrady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OGrady there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego staying out of range there.
OGrady walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Diego looks to land a left hand but OGrady moved out of range nicely.
OGrady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
OGrady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OGrady looks to throw a body kick
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OGrady slips a straight right by Diego.
OGrady looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
OGrady blocks a jab.#CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
OGrady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OGrady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego stuns OGrady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OGrady moves out of range as Diego strikes.#T2#
OGrady slips under a jab.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OGrady.
OGrady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling OGrady to counter with a crisp jab.
OGrady scores with a jab to the head.
Diego lands with a cross.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but OGrady slips the punch.
OGrady throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OGrady throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
OGrady misses the shot to the body.
OGrady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OGrady defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
OGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from OGrady.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
OGrady fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
OGrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
OGrady takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OGrady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
OGrady works over Diego's head and body with a nice combination.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped OGrady in his tracks.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
OGrady has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OGrady misses the shot to the body.
OGrady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Diego.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from OGrady misses the target.
OGrady slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Diego.
OGrady misses with a low kick.
Kron Diego is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
OGrady misses with a straight left. #CL#
Diego clinches.
Diego being controlled against the cage.
OGrady wants to get back to striking at distance but Diego won't allow it.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OGrady struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
OGrady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
OGrady manages to break the clinch.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
OGrady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OGrady misses the shot to the body.
Diego looks to land a combination but OGrady avoids it well.
OGrady is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Diego dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
OGrady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
OGrady misses with an uppercut.
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
OGrady dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
OGrady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Diego.
Diego dodges the punch combination from OGrady.
OGrady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Good leg kick by OGrady there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego looks to throw the jab but OGrady is out of range.
OGrady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Diego.
OGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from OGrady.#T1#
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - OGrady circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from OGrady misses.
OGrady slips a jab from Diego.
Diego jabs OGrady right on the nose. OGrady blinks but takes it well.
OGrady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OGrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
OGrady throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
OGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego avoids the body shot from OGrady. #CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
OGrady is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diego blocking some punches.
OGrady throws a head punch that misses.
OGrady stalling the fight.
Kron Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
OGrady is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by OGrady. #T2#
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
OGrady tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego pushes OGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as OGrady controls his hands.
A short right from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
OGrady lands a body punch.
OGrady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
OGrady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OGrady is trying to stall.
OGrady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocco OGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
OGrady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OGrady blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
OGrady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OGrady can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego is trying to force a seperation but OGrady has the dominant position.
OGrady can't break the clinch.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A short right from OGrady on the inside.
OGrady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
OGrady blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by OGrady.
OGrady lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OGrady.#T4#
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from OGrady as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
OGrady breaks from the clinch.
OGrady loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OGrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by OGrady.
OGrady throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
OGrady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego swings for the body but OGrady moves out of range.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Diego drives through and clinches with OGrady against the cage.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by OGrady.
A short left from Diego.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Kron Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OGrady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
OGrady swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Diego!

After the big win, Kron Diego made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: RISE 125     
Date:   Dec 20, 2019
#R1#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele lands a nice looking body kick.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele lands a two punch combo.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
Pentele lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
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!
Pentele scores with a jab.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Pentele 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.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego connects with a jab.
Pentele wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele swings for the body but Diego moves out of range. #CL2#
Pentele closes the distance and clinches.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pentele tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele feints a jab promting Diego to slip. Pentele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diego slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Pentele tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Pentele improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. #T4#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Pentele's head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego works on Pentele's body with a couple of short punches.
Pentele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego cracks Pentele with a nice body shot.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pentele throws a combination. Diego tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele. #BC#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentele lands a 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!
Pentele tries to clinch up.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Diego. #T1#
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Diego lands.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Pentele to acknowledge the strikes.
Pentele throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Pentele connects with a looping right hand.
Pentele digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Pentele.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Nice body kick from Pentele.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Pentele.
Pentele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.
Pentele scores with a head kick. Diego tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego slips under a jab from Pentele.
Pentele lands a jab.
Pentele 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.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Pentele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego cracks Pentele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Pentele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pentele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentele.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele is working Diego over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Pentele clinches.
Diego gets through Pentele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego is leaning against Pentele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pentele.
A body shot lands from Pentele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Pentele blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pentele scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side. #T1##CL2#
Pentele clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Diego tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kron Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pentele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego gets through Pentele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego tries to stall but Pentele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pentele working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head. #T3#
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Pentele lands a shot to the body.
Pentele digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pentele fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Diego misses the jab.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pentele.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pentele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Pentele.
Diego tries to move into range but Pentele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
A combination from Pentele does no damage.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele lands a front kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
Pentele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele misses the jab.
Pentele throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!

An out of breath Pentti Pentele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 120 Nti v HeavyWeight     
Date:   Nov 29, 2019
#R1#
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yonic.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yonic lands a nice looking body shot.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yonic finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Diego swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Yonic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Yonic jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Diego gets to his feet - Yonic follows without any prompting.
A lazy left from Yonic finds it's target.
Yonic thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Yonic.
Yonic lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A big right from Diego misses.
Yonic looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
It looked like Diego was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Yonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic throws out a powerful jab.
Yonic lands a slapping body shot.
Yonic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yonic wants to clinch.
Yonic slips a jab from Diego.
Yonic tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Yonic jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Yonic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yonic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Yonic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yonic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
Diego slips a straight right by Yonic.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Yonic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yonic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yonic lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yonic.
Yonic jabs at Diego's body.#KD#
Diego drops Yonic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yonic looks back up at him and smiles so Diego waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Yonic is rocked!#T3#
Yonic misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RISE 113 HeavyWeight v Buckets     
Date:   Nov 08, 2019
#R1#
Camille lands with a slapping head kick.
Camille's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camille's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Camille displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab. #CL#
Diego instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camilles head.
Camille manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Camille swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego pushes Camille back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camille tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Camille is looking to break free of the clinch but Diego has double underhooks. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Camille.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camille moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws the left hand but Camille avoids the punch easily.
Camille blocks a jab.#T1#
Camille throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Camille digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Jab by Diego.
Camille moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camille tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camille scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Camille misses.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Camille's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Camille will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camille misses with a leg kick.
Camille chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camille scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camille uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diego has time to react.#T2#
Camille thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camille throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Camille lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Camille misses with a straight right.
Diego checks the leg kick.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camille lands a jab to the nose.
Camille uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camille blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Camille.
Diego lands a body punch. #BC2#
Camille breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camille.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Camille.#T3#
Camille scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Camille misses.
Camille uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camille.
Camille pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Camille throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leto Camille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camille throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Camille misses.
Camille steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego blocks a head kick by Camille.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camille throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camille ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camille moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camille.
Camille throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Camille tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camille lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camille connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Camille has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camille's corner calls for a 1-2. Camille obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camille connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Camille misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camille throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camille cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camille throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camille misses with a wild body shot.
Camille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Camille does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leto Camille dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Camille throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Camille.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Camille misses with a leg kick.
Camille displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camille.
Camille will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camille.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camille throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Leto Camille seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camille throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Leto Camille has been cut.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camille misses with a leg kick
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Camille.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Camille throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camille throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camille cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camille throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camille.
Camille throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Camille stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camille lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diego backs up against the cage.
A cross from Camille lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camille connects with a high kick.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego throws a hook but Camille avoids it easily.
Leto Camille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Camille slips under a jab.
Diego connects with the punch.
Camille throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diego.
Camille misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Camille manages to avoid it.
Camille tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Camille lands a glancing blow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego throws a hook but Camille blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Camille.
Camille ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Camille's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Camille throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Camille cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camille throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it. #T3#
Camille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Camille has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camille lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego prevents a body shot from Camille.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Camille breaks the clinch.
Diego throws a hook but Camille avoids it easily.
Camille misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camille turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camille is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Camille lands a two punch combo.
Camille avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camille throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Camille's shoulder, as Camille tries to avoid the shot.
Camille cracks Diego with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camille looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego moves away from the strike by Camille.
Camille scores with a jab to the head.
Camille lands a jab to the nose.
Camille ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Camille lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camille swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camille rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego walks into a straight right hand from Camille.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camille lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leto Camille showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leto Camille's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Diego.
Camille throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camille throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Camille throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camille gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camille looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego tries to bum rush Camille with a series of wild strikes but Camille uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camille thumps Diego with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Camille throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Camille will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Camille misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Camille misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.#T1#
Camille swings widly with a right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Camille moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego throws a big counter combination but Camille scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.#ROC#
Camille is rocked!
Camille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Camille connects with a crisp jab.
Camille throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camille pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camille wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Camille swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camille is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego drops Camille with a big left hand! Camille is injured, injured bad! Diego jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RISE 108 Snowdon v Togashi     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Diego slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Rodriguez lands a big right hand that sends Diego crashing to the mat! Rodriguez stays standing though and waves Diego back to his feet!#ROC#
Diego is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diego! Rodriguez dives in looking to finish! Diego is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RISE 100 Hantei v SuperHW     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Good shot there by Diego.#ROC#
Bastard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Grumpy Bastard has been cut.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bastard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diego counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RISE 91 Pentele v Valdez     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Loco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Loco feints the counter takedown.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kron Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.#TD2#
Loco shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard.
Loco stops Diego from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diego is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Diego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diego is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Loco prevents Diego from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Loco 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loco feints the counter takedown.
Diego misses with a looping left.#T2#
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
Loco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Diego digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diego pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego. #T4#
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Loco has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Loco throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Diego.#ROC#
Loco is rocked!#KD#
Diego sends Loco crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diego is motioning to the referee to let Loco up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Loco's defenses. It connects perfectly with Loco's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RISE 82 - King of the Jungle     
Date:   Jul 08, 2019
#R1#
Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gusmao takes one to the chin there.
Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Gusmao clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Gusmao shakes him off and moves away.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Gusmao misses.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.#T1#
Diego avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.#CL2#
Gusmao gets tackled into the cage by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Gusmao tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gusmao or not.
Diego tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gusmao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego looking for a takedown.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands. #T3#
Diego taking a breather.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego digs a right hand into Gusmao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gusmao's gas tank.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Gusmao.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego prevents a body shot from Gusmao. #T4#
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a left hand.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
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 Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Gusmao counters with a straight right hand.
Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Diego is rocked!#CL#
Gusmao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diego, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego is leaning against Gusmao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Diego working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T1#
Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Gusmao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the cage.
Diego scores with a knee to the head.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
A short right from Diego.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego misses with some punches. #T2#
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Gusmao prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Gusmao is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gusmao lands with a right to the head.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego working aggressively here.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Gusmao connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Diego has Gusmao up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego wants a takedown.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Diego tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Gusmao.
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Gusmao tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head.
A short left from Gusmao.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head. #T3#
Gusmao digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Gusmao lands with a right to the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Gusmao's ribcage. Gusmao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Diego. #T4#
A short right from Diego.
Gusmao gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Gusmao as he connects with a hook.
Gusmao doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Gusmao tries to clinch up.#CL#
Gusmao closes the distance and clinches.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Henrique Gusmao did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Gusmao moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao pushes Diego against the cage. Gusmao is working some dirty boxing. Gusmao pushes off with a quick right hook! Diego goes down! Diego tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gusmao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
Henrique Gusmao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: RFLFN-30 Lohomus Vs. Jones     
Date:   Jun 12, 2019
#R1#
Kakka misses with a wild body shot.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Kakka.
Kakka misses with a wild combination.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kakka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Kakka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego working aggressively here.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakka backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the cage.
Diego presses Kakka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego pushes Kakka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Diego. #ROC#
Kakka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kakka is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kakka fails to pull guard.
Kakka seems to have recovered his senses.
Kakka looking to slow down the pace here.
Kakka blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kakka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego prevents Kakka from breaking the clinch.
Kakka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kakka breaks the clinch.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakka manages to avoid it.
As Diego backs off Kakka throws a huge counter combo but Diego manages to avoid it all.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Kakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Diego tries to clinch but Kakka moves out of range.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diego walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kakka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Diego swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kakka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RFLFN-24     
Date:   Apr 24, 2019
#R1#
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Shinjo slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Altansarnai Shinjo has been cut.#CL#
Diego rushes Shinjo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Shinjo breaks the clinch.
Shinjo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Shinjo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Shinjo is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Diego moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!
The defeated Altansarnai Shinjo had this to say: 'I'm not completely useless, I can still serve as a bad example.'.

 

Event: RFL-72     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Munday's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Munday circles away.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Munday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Munday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diego's guard.
Munday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Munday trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday trying to move into half guard but instead Diego has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Diego slips nicely into half guard.
Diego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Diego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munday's head.
Munday is not content to let Diego control the position.
Munday is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Munday looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Munday looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego is looking to take a break and control but Munday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Munday actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munday shoots in for a double leg but Diego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munday tries for a takedown but Diego circles away easily
and Munday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Munday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diego tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munday is in Diego's guard.
Munday trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diego trying to keep a closed guard but Munday is proving a slippery customer.
Diego wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Munday is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diego working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Diego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Munday in a clinch.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Munday's ribcage. Munday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Munday can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munday.
Munday drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diego pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munday shoots in looking for a takedown. Diego tries to sprawl out of it but Munday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Diego rushes Munday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Munday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diego is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diego effectively controlling the action here.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munday tries to score a body lock takedown but Diego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Diego manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diego gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diego is pushing Munday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Munday gets an underhook and turns Diego into the cage.
Munday can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Munday.
Munday is looking for a takedown.
Diego stops a takedown attempt from Munday.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Munday avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munday blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Diego misses with some punches. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Munday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Munday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Diego lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego jabs at Munday's body.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diego is looking to clinch but Munday is avoiding it.
Diego throws the left hand but Munday avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munday takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Munday avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards. #TD#
Munday turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diego manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mickey Munday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diego tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.
Munday is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diego makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diego.
Munday passes Diego's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Munday is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Munday to get the leverage.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Munday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego gets back to full guard.
Diego wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Diego is trying to keep Munday in close.
Diego seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Munday postures up.
Munday being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Munday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Diego. No joy for Munday on that attempt.
Diego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Munday is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Munday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diego defends well and Munday ends up having to push Diego into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munday fails with a takedown attempt.
Diego is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munday darts in looking for a takedown but Diego gets double underhooks and turns Munday into the cage.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Munday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego throws a series of punches but Munday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Munday seems unphased.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munday fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Munday moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Munday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diego quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Diego manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munday shoots for a takedown but Diego saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munday doesn't seem bothered though.
Munday misses with a takedown attempt - Diego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Munday's belly button to the back.
Munday dives in for a single leg takedown but Diego sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Munday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Munday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego lands with a straight right. Munday didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Munday is rocked!
Munday has his takedown stuffed
and Diego counters with a big right hand! Oh Munday is in trouble here! Diego follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Zetsika's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Zetsika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego wants to clinch up but Zetsika keeps it at a distance.
Zetsika looks for a takedown but Diego sprawls well.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Diego has knocked Zetsika down with a huge combo! Diego steps away and waves a wobbly Zetsika back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Zetsika is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zetsika at a distance.
Zetsika is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?#CL#
Zetsika tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zetsika with a big uppercut! Zetsika tries to clinch up but Diego pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zetsika to the mat! Zetsika covers up and Diego unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RFLFN-15 HHW vs. Farina     
Date:   Feb 20, 2019
#R1#
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armstrong 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.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Diego.
Diego tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Diego slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armstrong.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armstrong.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Jab by Armstrong.
Armstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Diego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Armstrong manages to circle out of the way.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Armstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Armstrong lands a jab.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong misses the body punch
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armstrong jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Diego avoids the body shot from Armstrong. #KD#
Diego cracks Armstrong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Armstrong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Diego finish him?
Armstrong throws an off balance right hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Armstrong is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Armstrong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
As Armstrong looks to move away, Diego throws a big counter combo but Armstrong just gets out of the way.
Diego drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego. #KD#
Diego sends Armstrong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diego is motioning to the referee to let Armstrong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Armstrong moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Killian Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Diego working aggressively here.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Diego misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Armstrong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
Diego tries to move into range but Armstrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Killian Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Armstrong lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand. #T3#
Armstrong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
Diego looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diego avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong connects with a jab.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.#T4#
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Armstrong misses. #CL#
Diego drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
Diego misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armstrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Armstrong finds it's target.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kron Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego prevents a body shot from Armstrong. #T2#
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Diego.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Diego. #T3#
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Armstrong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the cage.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killian Armstrong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with the head strike. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with some punches.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego misses with a punch to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian Armstrong!

A very excited looking Killian Armstrong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RFLFN-7 Slaughter vs. Falcone     
Date:   Dec 26, 2018
#R1#
Zetsika misses with an uppercut.
Diego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zetsika is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diego enables Zetsika to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diego manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zetsika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zetsika looking to pass the guard.
Zetsika throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zetsika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zetsika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but Diego has wrist control.#T1#
Zetsika chips away with some ground and pound.
Zetsika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diego is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zetsika is controlling him.
Zetsika working some strikes from top position.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zetsika is one step ahead there.
Diego keeps trying to improve his position.
Zetsika throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zetsika has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zetsika throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diego has his hands on Zetsika's head, controlling the position.
Zetsika throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zetsika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diego pulls Zetsika in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zetsika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zetsika lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zetsika is one step ahead there.
Zetsika working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diego's head.
We've been hearing that Zetsika has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diego pulls Zetsika in close to his closed guard and prevents Zetsika from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but Diego has wrist control.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zetsika is one step ahead there.
Zetsika chips away with some ground and pound.
Zetsika being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Zetsika is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zetsika postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zetsika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zetsika trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diego throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zetsika postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Zetsika is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zetsika lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diego lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zetsika thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zetsika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diego wants to get up but he can't break Zetsika's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Zetsika dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zetsika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego counters with a nice body shot.
Zetsika misses with a series of wild punches.
Zetsika swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Zetsika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Diego cracks Zetsika on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zetsika falls backwards against the cage. Diego follows up with more strikes that drop Zetsika to his knees. Diego keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zetsika! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!

 

Event: RFL 52 Aron Vs Orndorf IV     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Dormier has a takedown stuffed.
Dormier tries for a takedown but Diego sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dormier has his takedown stuffed
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands with a hook. Dormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diego is fending him off so far but Dormier persists. Nope, Diego circles away and we're back to standing.
Dormier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Dormier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diego punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##KD2#
Diego sends Dormier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diego is motioning to the referee to let Dormier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Caniel Dormier has been cut.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Diego digs a good hook to Dormier's body.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dormier to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dormier looks to clinch but Diego throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dormier taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kron Diego!

 

Event: Oggleberry-Pip vs Kingsley     
Date:   Jul 31, 2018
#R1#
Wali closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wali with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diego lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Wali is rocked!
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wali backwards.
Oh Wali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Wali is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diego as he jumps to the side.
Diego shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wali takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Diego sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wali bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
Gato Wali spoke after the fight, saying 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.

 

Event: Darrow v Kasparaitis     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Tophat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tophat lands with a nice body punch.
Diego digs a good hook to Tophat's body.
Tophat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tophat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tophat working aggressively here. #BC2#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Tophat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tophat tries to counter by clinching up but Diego breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego cracks Tophat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tophat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tophat connects with a high kick.
Tophat throws a big shot that misses.
Tophat tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.#CL#
Tophat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tophat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tophat scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Tophat's head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tophat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tophat lands a nice uppercut.
Tophat is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Tophat into the cage.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tophat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tophat throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
A short left from Diego.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tophat controls his hands.
Tophat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Tophat's ribcage. Tophat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tophat being controlled against the cage.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short right from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego works on Tophat's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Tophat is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tophat backwards.
Tophat trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tophat or not.
Tophat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tophat seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego works Tophat's body with a nice hook.
Tophat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego cracks Tophat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Tophat is rocked!#CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Oh Tophat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands a big right hand that drops Tophat! The killer instinct kicks in and Diego finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diego!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!

 

Event: Vanderwiel vs Thomas     
Date:   Jun 08, 2018
#R1#
Diego shoots in looking for a takedown. Tophat tries to sprawl out of it but Diego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tophat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tophat is fending him off so far but Diego persists. Nope, Tophat circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Diego changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tophat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diego is looking to take a break and control but Tophat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tophat can't do much from the bottom here.
Tophat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tophat wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat gets back to full guard.
Tophat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Tophat looking for a guillotine here but Diego defends easily.
Tophat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Tophat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tophat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego stopping the sweep attempt from Tophat.
Diego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tophat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tophat keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tophat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tophat controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself. #T2#
Tophat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tophat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego is looking to work some ground and pound but Tophat has wrist control.
Diego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tophat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tophat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tophat is looking to sweep but instead, Diego has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Diego seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tophat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tophat is not content to let Diego control the position.
Diego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tophat wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
Tophat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Diego manages to move to mount!
Tophat is desperately trying to improve his position but Diego has a good base and remains in mount.
Diego controlling from mount.
Tophat is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Diego prevents Tophat from getting the reversal.
Tophat is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Diego trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diego content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Diego looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tophat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tophat regains half guard.#SUB2#
Diego is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tophat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diego is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Diego is looking for a kimura but Tophat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diego to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Diego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Tophat moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Tophat. #BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tophat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tophat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head. #CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Tophat misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego is working for takedown but Tophat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tophat throws a head punch that misses.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tophat blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tophat misses with the head strike.
Diego tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego jumps guard but Tophat turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Joey Tophat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Diego.
Tophat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tophat 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.#T1#
Diego looking for a takedown.
Tophat wants to stall.
Tophat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Tophat is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tophat has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tophat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tophat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tophat stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Tophat is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Tophat tries to tie him up.
Diego jumps guard but Tophat stands there with Diego around his waist. Diego gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tophat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Tophat gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Tophat pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tophat letting Diego take a breather here.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Tophat in a clinch.
Diego can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tophat lands a high kick!
Tophat is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it. #CL#
Tophat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tophat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Tophat looking to stall.
Tophat lands a nice elbow.
Tophat pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Tophat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Tophat looking to slow down the pace here.
Tophat stalling the fight.
Tophat prevents the takedown attempt.
Tophat has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Tophat tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Tophat. #BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Tophat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Tophat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tophat looking to slow down the pace here.
Tophat misses with some punches. #T4#
Tophat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Diego pulls guard effortlessly.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tophat trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tophat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tophat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diego looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diego looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diego! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Tophat dominated that second round.
That's time! Tophat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diego slips a jab from Tophat.#CL2#
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Tophat in a clinch. #BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Joey Tophat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tophat slaps away a takedown attempt from Diego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tophat lands a jab to the head.
Diego shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tophat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tophat. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Tophat drives through and clinches with Diego against the ropes. #TD2#
Diego ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diego no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tophat tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Tophat from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tophat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tophat trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego managing to control the position.
Tophat trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Tophat preventing the sweep.
Tophat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diego wants to stand up but Tophat is controlling him.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diego looking for a sweep. Not yet Diego, not yet.
Diego throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tophat moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tophat wants to clinch.
Joey Tophat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tophat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego fails with the takedown
and Tophat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tophat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joey Tophat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Diego.
Diego fails to land the takedown.
Tophat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tophat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3##CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tophat just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tophat swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
Tophat throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Tophat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tophat trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tophat into the ropes.
Tophat stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Diego jumps guard.
Tophat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diego's guard. #T4#
Diego is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diego gets full guard.
Tophat postures up.
Tophat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tophat preventing the sweep.
Tophat connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tophat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tophat.

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 Joey Tophat.
I think Tophat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

 
 
 
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