Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Ledoux moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ledoux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Ledoux working Diamond over with strikes.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Ledoux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ledoux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ledoux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ledoux is trying to control. Diamond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ledoux seems to be working for a kimura but Diamond defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ledoux controlling the action here.
Diamond has hold of Ledoux's hands but Ledoux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ledoux is nestled in close to Diamond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ledoux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
Ledoux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diamond is staying active underneath Ledoux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ledoux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ledoux wants to pass to mount but Diamond is defending the position.
Ledoux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Ledoux controlling the pace.
Ledoux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Ledoux wants to work for an arm triangle but Diamond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ledoux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diamond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ledoux.
Ledoux 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.
Ledoux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diamond is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Ledoux.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ledoux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ledoux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ledoux wants to pass to mount but Diamond is defending the position.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away.
Ledoux throwing shots but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ledoux wants to free his trapped foot but Diamond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diamond tries to clinch up.
Diamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Ledoux circles away.
Ledoux is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Ledoux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ledoux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ledoux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Ledoux trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Diamond is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ledoux winds up and cracks Diamond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ledoux stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Ledoux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Ledoux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diamond defending well though.
Ledoux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ledoux content to control rather than advance.
Ledoux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ledoux trying to advance position but Diamond counters by regaining guard.
Ledoux stands and throws Diamond's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Ledoux trying to control the position but Diamond is working away.
Check out the look on Ledoux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ledoux is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diamond's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ledoux lands an elbow.
Ledoux just content to control the position.
Diamond is not content to let Ledoux control the position.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Ledoux landing a few strikes. #T3#
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ledoux asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diamond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ledoux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diamond!
Pierre Ledoux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Ledoux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ledoux dominating with strikes here.
Ledoux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Diamond is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Ledoux landing strikes from the mount.
Diamond is still in real trouble! Can Ledoux finish him?
Ledoux with good strikes from the mount here!
Ledoux postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Diamond out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ledoux goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Ledoux!
After the fight, Pierre Ledoux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
James Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: DMMA 265 Martin vs Wasselach
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diamond tries to clinch up.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego cracks Diamond with an open hand slap.
Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego lands a head kick. Diamond smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Diamond is rocked!
Diamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Diamond avoids it.
Diamond misses with the combination.
Diamond throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.#T1#
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#James Diamond's cut is getting worse.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diamond tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Diamond toppling to the canvas! Diamond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diamond shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diamond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diamond shoots for a double leg takedown but Diego sprawls well. He's pushed Diamond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. #KD2#
Diego lands a big head kick that sends Diamond tumbling to the mat! Diego takes a step backwards and waves Diamond back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diamond ducks into an uppercut from Diego and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Diamond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schotel.
Schotel connects with a single shot there.
Diamond throws the kick towards the body but Schotel avoids it.
Schotel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
Diamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diamond misses with a looping right.
Schotel is looking to counter punch.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond misses with a combination
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
James Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schotel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schotel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schotel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schotel lands a nice shot that snaps Diamond's head back.
Diamond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schotel finds it's way round the side to connect with Diamond's head.
Schotel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Schotel as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Diamond is rocked!
Diamond shoots in but Schotel avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Schotel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diamond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schotel scrambles back to his feet.
Schotel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dag Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamond cracks Schotel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schotel scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schotel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diamond looks winded!
Diamond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Diamond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schotel connects with a body shot that sends Diamond's belly button to the back.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Schotel keeps it at a distance.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #KD#
Schotel lands a big uppercut and Diamond crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diamond looks OK. Schotel waves Diamond back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up James Diamond's cut even more.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Schotel counters with a right hand to the body.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond fails with the takedown
and Schotel counters with a huge left! Diamond is in big trouble! He's backing up but Schotel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diamond from any more damage. A dominating finish by Schotel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Schotel!
Dag Schotel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: DMMA 206 Ubereem vs Makkonen
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Maxwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maxwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diamond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diamond fails to land. #TD#
Maxwell manages to pull guard.
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Maxwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maxwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diamond defends well.#SUB#
Maxwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Maxwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maxwell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Maxwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maxwell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Maxwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamond is aware though and is defending well.
Maxwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxwell, not yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Maxwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diamond defends well.
Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diamond wants to pass the guard but Maxwell is keeping the position.
Diamond postures up.
Diamond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Maxwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Maxwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamond defends it easily.#T3#
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Maxwell pulls Diamond in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Maxwell instigates a clinch.
Come on Maxwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Diamond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maxwell regains guard immediately. #T4#
Maxwell has his hands on Diamond's head, controlling the position.
Maxwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Maxwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamond is aware though and is defending well.
Maxwell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Maxwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diamond defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maxwell looking for subs off his back but Diamond has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maxwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klinx Maxwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Diamond clinches up with Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Diamond managing to block the knees to the body from Maxwell.
Maxwell has Diamond pressed against the cage, preventing Diamond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamond avoids the damage to the body.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Maxwell won't allow it.
Diamond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Diamond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maxwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maxwell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maxwell tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maxwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James Diamond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxwell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell is not content to let Diamond control the position.
Maxwell gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maxwell is on top in guard. #REVR#
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maxwell.
Maxwell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Diamond has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maxwell has passed into side control. #SUB#
Maxwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diamond, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Maxwell tries for a kimura but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond parries the strikes from Maxwell easily there. Maxwell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diamond to escape. #SUB#
Maxwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond is not content to let Maxwell control the position.
Maxwell misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maxwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Maxwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diamond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diamond is looking to regain half guard here but Maxwell keeps moving and retains side control.
Maxwell in side control, throwing shots but Diamond defends.
Maxwell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
Maxwell working the ground and pound but Diamond is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klinx Maxwell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Diamond has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Maxwell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Diamond wants the takedown. Maxwell is fighting it off but Diamond persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maxwell's guard against the cage.
Diamond postures up. #SUB#
Maxwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Maxwell is looking for a triangle but Diamond pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Maxwell working for a triangle but Diamond defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Maxwell has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maxwell wants to improve his position but instead Diamond has moved into half guard.
Maxwell gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Diamond is sitting in close to Maxwell's body. Maxwell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diamond is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diamond is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maxwell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klinx Maxwell!
In defeat, James Diamond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: ENIGMA 169
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Diamond's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diamond duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Ruud Altena has been cut.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Diamond clinches with his opponent.
Altena blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Altena misses with a knee strike.
Altena tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diamond avoids it.
A short right from Altena.
We've been informed that Altena 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.
Altena lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Altena lands with a light punch inside.
Diamond takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Altena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diamond pushes off an throws an elbow but Altena leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Altena has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altena creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altena lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diamond wants to take the fight to the mat but Altena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Altena throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diamond blocks it with crossed arms.
Altena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
Diamond blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Altena clinches.
Diamond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altena prevents it.
Altena blocking some punches.
Altena working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond is trying to break free.
Altena looking to throw knees to the head but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Diamond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Altena scores with a knee to the head.
Altena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Altena lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Altena after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altena tries a knee to the head but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Altena pushes Diamond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
Altena looking to throw knees to the head but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Diamond tries to break free but Altena pushes him back against the cage.
Altena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Altena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Altena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Altena misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altena counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Diamond clinches up with Altena and pushes him back against the cage.
Altena lands a knee to the head.
Altena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Altena lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Altena.
Diamond tries to break the clinch but Altena is controlling the position.
Altena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Altena lands an uppercut.
Altena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diamond takes a shot to the head.
Altena gets through Diamond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diamond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altena working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond avoiding damage as Altena throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Altena.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altena.
Altena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond is trying to break free.
Altena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Altena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Altena landing knees to the head. #T4#
A short right from Altena on the inside.
Diamond takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Diamond is rocked!
Altena makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Altena.
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Altena makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altena jerks Diamond to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Diamond's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Altena steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ruud Altena!
A very excited looking Ruud Altena 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.
In defeat, James Diamond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Diamond clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Diamond scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Hoodwell moves into range and clinches up with Diamond.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Diamond moves into range and clinches up with Hoodwell.
Diamond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Diamond manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Diamond clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoodwell tries to score with a low kick but Diamond moves his leg out of the way.
Hoodwell takes one to the chin there.
Hoodwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Diamond. Diamond gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoodwell throws a right hand that Diamond ducks under and follows up with a left that Diamond also avoids with ease.
Hoodwell goes for a double leg but Diamond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diamond continues to drive forward.#BC#
Hoodwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoodwell throws a lazy right hand but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Diamond moves into the clinch.
Diamond lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Diamond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoodwell backwards.
Hoodwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diamond smiles and moves away.
Hoodwell throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Diamond lands a left and a right that sends Hoodwell crashing to the canvas! Diamond dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Hoodwell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Hoodwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoodwell seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hoodwell tries to hold on but Diamond postures up.
Diamond controlling the position easily from mount.
Diamond prevents Hoodwell from getting the reversal.
Diamond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Hoodwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diamond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoodwell is trying to stand up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoodwell tries to reverse the position but Diamond maintains control.
Diamond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Diamond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diamond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoodwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diamond somewhat.
James Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diamond moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hoodwell has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoodwell throws a low kick, looking for Diamond's leg but Diamond calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Diamond clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Diamond on the inside. #BC2#
Diamond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Diamond clinches.
Diamond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoodwell to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Hoodwell moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoodwell tries to move into range but Diamond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diamond slips under a jab.
Hoodwell misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoodwell's head.
Diamond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
KJ Hoodwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoodwell throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Hoodwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diamond to score with a decent uppercut.
Diamond tries to clinch there but Hoodwell circles away.
Hoodwell tries to move into range but Diamond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diamond scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoodwell is defended easily by Diamond.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diamond catches Hoodwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diamond throws a monster overhand right that drops Hoodwell! Diamond follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Diamond!
James Diamond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose XIV
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##CL#
Diamond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes lV, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV moves forwards but Diamond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Tepes lV.
Diamond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes lV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diamond darts in trying to clinch
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes lV scores with a body shot.
Diamond wants to clinch but Tepes lV slips to the side
and Tepes lV counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diamond thinking. #CL#
Diamond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tepes lV displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diamond up against the cage.
Tepes lV can't find room to land a body shot as Diamond controls the action.
Diamond swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Diamond manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Diamond.
Diamond looks to land a combination. Tepes lV sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Diamond misses with a straight right.
Tepes lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes lV. That's going to slow Diamond down.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diamond.
Tepes lV throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV looks to land a left hand but Diamond moved out of range nicely.
Diamond avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes lV walks into a stiff left hand from Diamond.
Diamond darts in trying to clinch
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Tepes lV throws a body kick that misses.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes lV appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond misses with a double jab
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tepes lV swats away the attempt to clinch by Diamond.
And Tepes lV responds with a good body kick, but Diamond manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Tepes lV shoots in and bounces Diamond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tepes lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diamond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tepes lV pulls Diamond in close to prevent any damage.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes lV tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Tepes lV is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
Diamond is fighting to break Tepes lV's control of his arms but Tepes lV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes lV looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes lV, not yet.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tepes lV is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamond is aware though and is defending well.
Diamond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tepes lV looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes lV, not yet.
Diamond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes lV is pulling down on Diamond's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Tepes lV misses with a head kick.
Diamond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tepes lV under the eye.
Diamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes lV circles away.
Tepes lV scores with a jab.
Diamond looks for a takedown but Tepes lV sprawls well.
Tepes lV counters with a body kick.
Diamond misses with a combination
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Tepes lV counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diamond tries for a takedown but Tepes lV circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Tepes lV gets tackled into the cage by Diamond. Diamond maintains the clinch.
Tepes lV prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diamond defends it well.
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tepes lV decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diamond's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes lV trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Tepes lV with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV throwing strikes from guard but Diamond blocks nicely.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tepes lV postures up in Diamond's guard and throws a big left but Diamond blocks it.
Tepes lV lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
Tepes lV with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tepes lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tepes lV landing with the ground and pound.
Tepes lV loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tepes lV makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tepes lV makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Tepes lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tepes lV lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tepes lV is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tepes lV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diamond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tepes lV landing with the ground and pound.
Tepes lV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diamond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes lV forces his way into half guard.
Tepes lV looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tepes lV content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tepes lV is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diamond reverses the position - he's now on top in Tepes lV's guard.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Tepes lV keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes lV seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tepes lV tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tepes lV is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses.
Diamond tries to clinch but Tepes lV is having none of it.
Tepes lV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
Tepes lV swats away the attempt to clinch by Diamond.
It seemed like Tepes lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes lV lands a leg kick that knocks Diamond off balance momentarily.
Tepes lV with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Tepes lV 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.
Diamond tries to clinch up
and Tepes lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes lV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diamond to score with a decent uppercut.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes lV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Tepes lV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Diamond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Diamond manages to break the clinch.
James Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diamond misses with a double jab
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV swats away the attempt to clinch by Diamond.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes lV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Diamond moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tepes lV throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tepes lV as he avoids it easily.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV connects with a body shot.
Tepes lV circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Tepes lV shoots in and gets a takedown into Diamond's guard.
Tepes lV 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.
Diamond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tepes lV is stalling in the full guard.
Tepes lV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamond is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Tepes lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes lV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diamond works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tepes lV - that will leave a mark!
Diamond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diamond wants to clinch.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
A big right from Diamond misses.
Diamond throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a thumping low kick.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes lV with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diamond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes lV connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes lV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Diamond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes lV. Tepes lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Diamond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diamond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diamond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes lV sizes up Diamond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepes lV 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
A very excited looking Vlad Tepes lV 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.
James Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: Bellicose V
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Haze throws out a leg kick but Diamond moves out of range and Haze only half commits.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze 's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Haze tries a quick counter leg kick but Diamond is wise to it.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
Diamond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haze lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by Diamond.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diamond.
Haze slips a straight right by Diamond.
As Diamond backs off Haze throws a huge counter combo but Diamond manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haze 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.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond takes a swing at Haze 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Diamond closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Haze stalling in the clinch but Diamond improves position.
Diamond is working for takedown but Haze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haze is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Diamond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haze defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haze throws a leg kick that misses.
Haze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diamond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haze throws a front kick aimed at Diamond's knee but Diamond avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diamond with a body shot.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond throws a head kick that Haze semi-blocks.
Diamond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haze on the side of the head. #T2#
Diamond wants to clinch but Haze slips to the side#TD2#
so Haze counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Diamond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diamond is pulling down on Haze 's head to control his posture.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Diamond has wrist control.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Diamond working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diamond.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown but Haze shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diamond, as that shot connected.
Haze with a hook.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Haze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
Nice body punch from Haze . #CL#
Diamond instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond tries to score a body lock takedown but Haze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Haze 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diamond swinging wildly here.
Haze scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Haze is avoiding it.
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Haze only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haze .
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze .#TD2#
Haze scores with a takedown into Diamond's guard.
Haze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haze stays in close to Diamond's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze .
Diamond throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diamond defends it well.
Haze misses with a low kick.
As Haze looks to move away, Diamond throws a big counter combo but Haze just gets out of the way.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Haze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diamond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze scores with a jab to the body.
Haze lands a head shot.
Diamond tries to clinch #TD2#
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haze trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haze is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haze is pressing down on Diamond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diamond is holding on for now. #T1#
Haze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haze trying to control the pace.
Haze throws a strike but Diamond avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diamond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haze is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Haze is trying to maintain the position but Diamond is very close to passing his half guard.
Diamond prevents Haze from improving his position.
Haze has his hands clasped together around Diamond's back. He's all about the action.
Haze trying to control but Diamond postures up. #T3#
Haze is looking to improve his position.
Haze has his hands clasped together around Diamond's back. He's all about the action.
Haze wants to control but Diamond is keeping busy.
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haze is positioning himself well to prevent Diamond advancing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Diamond rushes Haze and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Haze is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diamond can't fight it off and eventually Haze manages to take the fight to the floor. Diamond looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Haze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diamond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diamond has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Haze being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze has control of Diamond's left arm, preventing Diamond from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Diamond lands.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Diamond tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond scores with a jab. Haze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Haze avoids nicely.
Diamond stuffs the takedown attempt from Haze . Haze gets slowly back to his feet.
Diamond throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Haze is avoiding it.
Haze throws a leg kick but Diamond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diamond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Jab by Diamond.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Haze .
Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haze feints the counter takedown.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haze connects with a solid leg kick.
Haze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diamond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haze . Haze obviously looking to wear him down.
Diamond tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diamond. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Diamond throws a right hand that Haze ducks under and follows up with a left that Haze also avoids with ease.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diamond defends it well.
Diamond throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Diamond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diamond connects with a right hand. Haze shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haze throws a good cross that connects.
Diamond throws an off balance right hand
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diamond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Haze scores with a leg kick.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Haze moves out of range.
Haze with the inside leg kick.
Diamond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haze can pounce on him.
Diamond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Haze misses.
Diamond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Diamond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haze is out of range and Diamond settles back down.
Haze blocks a leg kick.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond. #TD2#
Haze shoots in and bounces Diamond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Darryl Haze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haze lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze landing with the ground and pound.
Haze wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haze 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
Darryl Haze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC - All Stars
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Diamond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson digs a right hand into Diamond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diamond's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson has Diamond pressed against the ropes, preventing Diamond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Diamond's head.
Good body shot from Robson.
Diamond prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diamond looks winded!
A short right from Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Robson gets through Diamond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.#CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Robson. #T1#
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Diamond takes a shot to the head.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson works on Diamond's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson has Diamond pressed against the ropes, preventing Diamond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Diamond tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Robson.
Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robson prevents it.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diamond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Diamond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
A hook to the body from Robson.
A frustrated look appears on Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Robson.
Diamond throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diamond is trying to push Robson away but Robson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Diamond is trying to push Robson away but Robson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Robson.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Diamond is rocked!
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diamond or not.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson is working Diamond over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Good body shot from Robson.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diamond has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Robson as the two fighters clinch.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson is working Diamond over against the ropes.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Diamond tries to keep at a distance but Robson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond blocks a body shot from Robson.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Diamond is trying to break free.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Diamond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diamond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diamond is breathing heavily.#T1#
Robson cracks Diamond with a nice body shot.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson tries a body shot but Diamond blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson works on Diamond's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diamond.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diamond with a big uppercut! Diamond tries to clinch up but Robson pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Diamond to the mat! Diamond covers up and Robson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Robson!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, 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.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Chungus darts in looking for a takedown but Diamond gets double underhooks and turns Chungus into the cage. #CL#
Diamond closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chungus throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chungus moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Chungus.
Chungus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diamond defends it nicely.
Diamond misses with a wild combination.
Diamond pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chungus back to the cage. Diamond follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Diamond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chungus, pushing him back against the cage.
Chungus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diamond avoiding damage.
Chungus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Chungus on the inside. #BC#
Diamond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diamond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chungus tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it.
Diamond moves away from the strike by Chungus.
Chungus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diamond. Diamond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Diamond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chungus takes one to the side of the head.
Chungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Diamond.
Diamond throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Chungus colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Diamond as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Chungus is left battered and dazed whilst Diamond and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Diamond!
During a confident post fight interview, James Diamond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Haze throws a good cross that connects.
Haze takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze .
Haze misses with a body shot.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diamond fails with a takedown attempt.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Diamond moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond. #T1#
A lazy left from Haze finds it's target.
Haze 's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diamond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze .
Diamond misses with a takedown attempt - Haze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diamond 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.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.#TD2#
Haze gets a takedown into half guard.
Diamond wants to stand back up but Haze manages to pass into side control.
Haze tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Diamond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haze presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Haze throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diamond because Haze loaded up on that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze tries to control but Diamond wriggling away.
Diamond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diamond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze . #T3#
Haze throwing shots but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Haze misses with a head shot. Diamond uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diamond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Haze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Haze is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diamond frees his head nicely. Oh but Haze has switched to an armbar! Diamond is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Darryl Haze !
Darryl Haze 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.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Chungus tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
Chungus misses with a looping right.
Chungus leaves Diamond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diamond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Chungus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chungus is trying to control. Diamond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diamond manages to get to full guard.
Chungus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chungus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chungus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Diamond's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diamond looking for a sweep. Not yet Diamond, not yet.
Chungus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Diamond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Chungus pushes Diamond up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch. #T2#
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Chungus throws a big shot that misses.
Chungus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chungus with a poor takedown
enabling Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Chungus. Those never looked like landing.
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Chungus's head but Chungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chungus moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Diamond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chungus defends it nicely.
Diamond dives in and grabs Chungus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chungus pushes down on Diamond's head and hops out.
Chungus 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!
Diamond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chungus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Diamond lands with a good body shot.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Chungus keeps it at a distance.
Chungus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Chungus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chungus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Chungus looks to land a left hand but Diamond moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chungus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chungus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Chungus moves out of range. #TD2#
Chungus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Chungus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
Diamond tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Diamond is trying to control Chungus's posture but Chungus avoids it.
Chungus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Diamond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diamond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chungus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abigg Chungus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
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.#R2#
Diamond throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chungus's waist but Chungus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diamond off to one side.
Chungus throws a combination. Diamond tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diamond there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Chungus has closed the distance and engaged Diamond in a clinch. #BC#
Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chungus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chungus throws a lazy right hand but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Chungus misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diamond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chungus moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.#CL2#
Chungus has managed to clinch.
Diamond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chungus backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chungus has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
Diamond clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Chungus tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Diamond manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Chungus. That snapped Diamond's head back.
Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
Diamond looks to land a combination but Chungus avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
Chungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diamond moves in looking to clinch but Chungus pushes him off.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chungus sprawls well. Chungus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diamond gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chungus avoids it really well and circles away.
Diamond slips under a jab from Chungus.
Chungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Chungus has managed to clinch. #T2#
Diamond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chungus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chungus prevents Diamond from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chungus.
Chungus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chungus 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.
Diamond scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chungus scores with a hook to the body. Diamond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Chungus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diamond quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Chungus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diamond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chungus stalling.
Chungus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diamond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Chungus wants to pass to mount but Diamond is defending the position.
Chungus trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Chungus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chungus fails with the takedown.
Chungus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chungus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chungus wants it to stay on the feet.
Abigg Chungus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown but Chungus shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Chungus clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chungus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diamond is pushing Chungus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chungus blocks the elbow strike.
Diamond tries to score a body lock takedown but Chungus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chungus pushes off an throws an elbow but Diamond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diamond tries to score a body lock takedown but Chungus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diamond tries to circle away but Chungus has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abigg Chungus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Diamond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diamond dodges the punch combination from Chungus.
Diamond shoots for a takedown but Chungus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abigg Chungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chungus shoots in and drives through. Diamond sprawls well.
Chungus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diamond slips under a jab from Chungus.
Chungus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Chungus slips a jab and a cross from Diamond.
Chungus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diamond on the side of the head.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Diamond tries to keep at a distance but Chungus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diamond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chungus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chungus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diamond jumps guard but Chungus stands there with Diamond around his waist. Diamond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diamond lands a shoulder strike.
Chungus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chungus stalling against the cage. #BC#
Diamond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chungus shoots for a double leg takedown but Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Chungus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chungus darts in looking for a takedown but Diamond gets double underhooks and turns Chungus into the cage.
Diamond lands with a nice body punch.
Chungus misses with a left hand
and Diamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diamond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chungus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diamond.
Chungus throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Chungus misses with a looping right.
Diamond tries to clinch there but Chungus circles away. #CL2#
Chungus clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chungus has a couple of punches blocked by Diamond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chungus.
Chungus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chungus.
Diamond blocks a body shot from Chungus.
Diamond has Chungus pressed against the cage. #BC#
Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Chungus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diamond to the mat! Diamond manages to get full guard.
Abigg Chungus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chungus looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chungus preventing the sweep.
Chungus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chungus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamond is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chungus misses with a straight right.
It looked like Diamond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diamond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chungus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diamond scrambles back to his feet.
Diamond stalks Chungus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chungus's face. Chungus staggers backwards, shaken.
Chungus works Diamond's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Chungus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chungus throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Diamond clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Abigg Chungus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chungus. #KD#
Diamond sends Chungus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diamond is motioning to the referee to let Chungus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Chungus is rocked!#CL#
Diamond clinches up against the cage.
Chungus is still on wobbly legs! Can Diamond finish him?
Diamond dips a shoulder and cracks Chungus with a mighty uppercut! Chungus falls back against the cage and Diamond unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chungus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Diamond screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Diamond!
A victorious James Diamond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 106
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young throws a sloppy body shot
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond scores with a nice strike.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Diamond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diamond has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Jab from Diamond.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diamond gets slowly back to his feet.
Diamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
Diamond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond takes one to the side of the head.
Young has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diamond takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Diamond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
Diamond misses with an uppercut
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Young lands.#CUT2#James Diamond's cut is getting worse.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Diamond tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Diamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Diamond.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diamond has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Diamond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond 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.
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Renaldo Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Diamond with that takedown attempt. #KD2#
Young lands a big right hand that sends Diamond crashing to the mat! Young stays standing though and waves Diamond back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Young scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#James Diamond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Diamond pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Young avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Young misses.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Diamond.
A big right from Young misses.
Young is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diamond had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diamond.
Diamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diamond tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond misses with a combination
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, James Diamond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#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!
Young throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Diamond is looking to counter punch.
Diamond dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Diamond's head and hops out.
Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely. #CL#
Diamond moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Diamond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diamond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Renaldo Young!
An out of breath Renaldo Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diamond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Perkele rushes Diamond and presses him up against the cage.
Diamond prevents a body shot from Perkele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Diamond blocks an uppercut.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Diamond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perkele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Diamond.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
Perkele leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Perkele.
Diamond is looking for a takedown.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Perkele. #BC2#
Diamond manages to break the clinch.
Diamond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perkele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diamond's knee momentarily.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
Perkele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Diamond 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele connects with the punch.#T2#
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diamond. That did some damage!
Diamond with a hook.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Diamond counter with a right hand.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diamond. That did some damage!#CL#
Diamond gets tackled into the cage by Perkele. Perkele maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.
Diamond tries to break the clinch but Perkele is controlling the position.
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diamond looks winded!#BC2#
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Diamond's body.#T3#
Diamond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perkele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Diamond.
Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diamond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamond throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Perkele counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diamond! Perkele lets Diamond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Diamond is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele scores with a kick to the body.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
Diamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perkele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Perkele instigates a clinch.
Diamond is trying to push Perkele away but Perkele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up James Diamond's cut even more.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele stops a takedown attempt from Diamond.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkele is struggling to control the position.
Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diamond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perkele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diamond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#The cut above James Diamond's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Perkele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkele thumps Diamond with a low kick.
Diamond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diamond somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Perkele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diamond momentarily.
Diamond throws a one two combo.
Diamond 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.
Perkele checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Perkele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diamond.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diamond.
Diamond misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
Perkele digs a good hook to Diamond's body.
Perkele 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.
Perkele works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Diamond moves into the clinch successfully.
Perkele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diamond's efforts to push away.
Diamond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond is trying to break free.#T1#
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Perkele leaning against his opponent.
Perkele is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diamond throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Diamond wants to stall.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diamond wants a takedown but no success here.
Perkele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Perkele sends Diamond crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perkele is motioning to the referee to let Diamond up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.#T2#
Perkele avoids the body shot from Diamond.
Diamond 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.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele lands a jab to the head. #CUT#James Diamond's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diamond tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele jabs Diamond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diamond shoots in but Perkele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Diamond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated James Diamond had this to say: 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Diamond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drew takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Dolla Drew has been cut.
Diamond staying out of range there.
Diamond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Drew is rocked!
Diamond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drew is still on wobbly legs! Can Diamond finish him?
Drew throws a poor cross that misses
and Diamond counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Drew! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Diamond!
An out of breath James Diamond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Plainview shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diamond's guard.
Plainview trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Plainview drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diamond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Plainview has Diamond in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Plainview has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Diamond stays in close to Plainview's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Plainview has an active guard here but Diamond has managed to pass into half guard.
Diamond wants to pass to mount but Plainview is defending the position. #T1#
Diamond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Plainview looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diamond wants to control but Plainview is keeping him busy.
Plainview has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Plainview with the active half guard here but Diamond passes nicely into side control.
Plainview seems a little lost for a moment, as Diamond dominates the positioning.
Plainview is trying to get back to half guard.
Plainview is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diamond is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Plainview tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Diamond wants to control the pace but Plainview is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Diamond's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Plainview can't escape the position.
Diamond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plainview is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond prevents Plainview from getting the reversal.
Plainview is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plainview is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diamond controlling his opponent. #T3#
Plainview tries to reverse the position but Diamond maintains control.
Diamond looking to control but Plainview is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plainview slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plainview actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Plainview looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Plainview looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diamond pushes past his half guard into mount!
Plainview is looking to get to half guard.
Diamond controlling the pace for now.
Plainview really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plainview can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diamond trying to control but Plainview is having none of it.
Plainview is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plainview slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Diamond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Plainview tries to sprawl but Diamond drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Plainview is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
James Diamond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Plainview looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Plainview looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Plainview actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Plainview looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diamond passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plainview is looking for a sweep.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plainview keeps working.
Plainview tries to bench press Diamond off him but Diamond keeps the position. #T1#
Plainview takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Plainview manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diamond perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Plainview is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Plainview tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
Diamond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diamond wants to stand but Plainview has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Diamond is trying to control the action in half guard but Plainview is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plainview is looking for a sweep. Diamond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Plainview is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Plainview with the active half guard here but Diamond passes nicely into side control.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plainview keeps working. #SU#
Diamond has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Plainview is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diamond's half guard.

Diamond pushes Plainview off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Plainview avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Diamond.#TD2#
Plainview fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diamond to the ground. Plainview is now in Diamond's guard.

Diamond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Plainview off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Plainview gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Plainview moved out of range nicely.
Plainview looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diamond is fending him off so far but Plainview persists. Nope, Diamond circles away and we're back to standing.
Diamond tries to clinch up.
Daniel Plainview seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diamond wants it to stay on the feet.
James Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Plainview.#CL#
Diamond rushes Plainview and presses him up against the cage.
Plainview blocks an elbow strike.
Diamond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plainview is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plainview is breathing heavily.#TD#
Diamond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plainview clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diamond biding his time, controlling Plainview. #T4#
Plainview tries to escape but Diamond has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Plainview keeps trying to improve his position.
Diamond has good solid back control here.
Diamond keeps control of the position as Plainview tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Diamond 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#
Plainview shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plainview can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Plainview gets a double leg takedown into Diamond's guard.

Diamond pushes Plainview off and gets back to his feet.
Plainview takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diamond throws a low kick but Plainview moves out of range easily.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Plainview moves out of range.
Plainview takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Plainview misses with a takedown attempt - Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diamond connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Plainview throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diamond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Plainview is in Diamond's guard.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Plainview from controlling successfully.
Diamond wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Plainview wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Plainview is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diamond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diamond has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diamond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Plainview working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diamond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diamond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Diamond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plainview looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diamond is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Plainview is looking for a triangle here but Diamond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Plainview takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Plainview tries to improve position but can't.
Diamond controlling from side mount.
Plainview is looking to regain half guard here but Diamond keeps moving and retains side control.
Plainview tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diamond presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diamond wants to control the pace but Plainview is squirming around nicely.
Plainview really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diamond content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniel Plainview has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond blocks Plainview's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

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

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

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

Event: LAFC 28
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Ee throws a jab but it's blocked by Diamond. #TD2#
Diamond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diamond controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Ee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diamond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Diamond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ee is looking to regain half guard here but Diamond keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diamond tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ee's legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diamond 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.
Diamond lands with an overhand left.
Ee stuffs the takedown attempt from Diamond. Diamond gets slowly back to his feet.
Diamond moves out of range of the strikes.
Diamond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ee throws out the jab.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Ee moves out of range.
Ee throws a poor cross that misses
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ee moves away.
Easy Ee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diamond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Ee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diamond misses with the body kick
and Ee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Diamond is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Ee finds it's way through Diamond's defenses.
Ee scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
Diamond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ee throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Diamond throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Diamond clinches up with Ee and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Ee misses.
Diamond lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Diamond shoots in but Ee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diamond connects with a looping right hand.
Ee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ee takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ee is rocked!
Ee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diamond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Ee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diamond slips under a jab from Ee.#TD2#
Diamond shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diamond slows the pace down in half guard.
Diamond tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ee.
Ee seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Ee won't allow Diamond to pass to mount.
Diamond frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Diamond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Diamond'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#
Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Ee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easy Ee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Ee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ee scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Diamond clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond is looking to slow Ee down with leg kicks.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ee circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diamond.
Ee throws a lazy right hand but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ee.
Diamond scores with a sloppy right hand. Ee should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ee fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Ee swings widly with a right hand
and Diamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ee scores with a jab. Diamond acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#That has opened up James Diamond's cut even more.
Diamond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ee.
Ee backing away here, and Diamond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ee misses with a straight right.
Ee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
Ee throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ee fails with the takedown
and Ee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ee as he avoids it easily.
Ee throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ee swings widly with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Ee throws a combination that misses
and Diamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diamond wants to clinch.#T2#
Diamond lands a nice hook to Ee's body. Ee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ee tries to clinch up
and Ee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ee lands with an uppercut that bounces Diamond off the cage and back into range.
Ee throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Diamond.
Diamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diamond dodges the punch combination from Ee.
Ee throws a one two combo.
Diamond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above James Diamond's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Easy Ee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Diamond.#CL2#
Diamond closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ee.
Diamond wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diamond.
Diamond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ee as he avoids it easily.
Ee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ee misses with the combination.
Diamond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ee defends it nicely.
Ee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Diamond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ee moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.#CL2#
Diamond closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC2#
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ee.
Ee scores with a jab to the head.
Diamond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diamond there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#James Diamond's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ee loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
Ee throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Ee throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Diamond stumbling backwards into the cage! Diamond bounces back off the cage towards Ee, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ee lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ee celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Easy Ee!
Easy Ee retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Easy Ee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated James Diamond had this to say: 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC 22
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Diamond misses with a hook.
Diamond misses with a hook. Shewmaker ducked under it nicely.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Shewmaker does no damage.
Shewmaker misses the jab.
Diamond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shewmaker misses with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shewmaker misses with a kick to the body
and Diamond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shewmaker misses with a low kick.
Shewmaker scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Shewmaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shewmaker showed some decent athleticism there.
Shewmaker controlling the pace. #T1#
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shewmaker is keen to just control but Diamond is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Shewmaker is trying to work for a kimura but Diamond is defending well.
Shewmaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shewmaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Shewmaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diamond sees it coming and defends easily.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Shewmaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Shewmaker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Diamond is looking to improve his position.
Shewmaker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shewmaker is looking to work his way around to Diamond's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diamond tries to hold on but Shewmaker postures up.
Shewmaker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shewmaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Shewmaker throws a wild left hand from mount and Diamond manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
Diamond is controlling Shewmaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shewmaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diamond's head.
Diamond is not content to let Shewmaker control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shewmaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diamond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
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 Robbie Shewmaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shewmaker throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Shewmaker misses with an uppercut
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that misses
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that misses
and Shewmaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shewmaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Shewmaker is rocked!
James Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shewmaker get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Shewmaker stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Diamond runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Diamond!
Our winner, James Diamond, 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.
Robbie Shewmaker was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back. I am pretty sure that guy is juiced to the gills. But I still should have won. '.

Event: LAFC 17 Gallahad vs Diamond
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gallahad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Gallahad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diamond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gallahad but great work by Diamond.
Gallahad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gallahad trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallahad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallahad.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Diamond has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diamond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gallahad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamond defends it easily.#SUB#
Gallahad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gallahad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gallahad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallahad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gallahad is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diamond has his hands clasped together but Gallahad extends and breaks Diamond's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gallahad.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Auric Gallahad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
James Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC 13
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Drew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Drew throws an off balance right hand
and Diamond counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Drew. That snapped Diamond's head back.
Drew misses with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a left to the body.
Drew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drew looks to land a right hand but Diamond moved out of range.
Drew works Diamond's body with a nice hook.
Drew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diamond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dolla Drew has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Drew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drew dips to his left and cracks Diamond with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Drew misses its intended target.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Drew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Drew scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Drew misses
and Drew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drew counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond misses the jab.
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drew.
Drew lands an overhand right.
Drew misses with an uppercut
and Diamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drew throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Diamond misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drew. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drew misses with an uppercut
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Drew misses with a jab to the body
and Diamond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Drew is rocked!
Dolla Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drew misses with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a crisp right that sends Drew to the canvas! Diamond follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Diamond!
A determined James Diamond didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: LAFC 10
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
St Pierre tries to clinch
enabling Diamond to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Diamond moves away
and Diamond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Diamond lands a big right hand that sends St Pierre crashing to the mat! Diamond stays standing though and waves St Pierre back to his feet!#ROC#St Pierre is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre looks to clinch
and Diamond counters with a huge right that knocks St Pierre out cold! Diamond is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Diamond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2021

#R1#
Mizune throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Diamond counters with a nice right hand that sends Mizune toppling to the canvas! Mizune scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diamond finish him?!#ROC#Mizune is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Miyoshi Mizune has been cut.
Mizune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diamond counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Diamond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diamond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head. #KD2#
Diamond sends Oliveira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diamond is motioning to the referee to let Oliveira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Diamond circles away easily#KD2#
and Diamond counters with a nice right hand that sends Oliveira toppling to the canvas! Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diamond finish him?!
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Diamond circles away easily
and Diamond counters with a right hand from hell and Oliveira is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Diamond!

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