Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diesel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Diesel's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
As Thompson tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlunckr Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Diesel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diesel cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thompson throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased. #T2#
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Diesel's knee but Diesel avoids it well.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Diesel punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Thompson throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.
Thompson jabs at Diesel's body.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diesel is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson slips under a jab.#T3#
A punch combination from Diesel misses.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diesel is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Diesel circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlunckr Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
The crowd cheers as Diesel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Diesel throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Diesel lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diesel with a nice cross.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Diesel's leg but Diesel calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thompson tries a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel. #T4#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Diesel throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diesel's head.
Diesel misses with the combination.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel 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.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel 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#
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Diesel jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlunckr Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Thompson unleashes a big counter combination but Diesel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Diesel misses with a hook #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diesel taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diesel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diesel tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel.
Thompson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Diesel covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Honkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diesel circles away.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Honkanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Honkanen shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Honkanen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Honkanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen 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.
Honkanen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Honkanen is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Honkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Honkanen trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Honkanen is controlling well.
Diesel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Honkanen is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Honkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Honkanen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diesel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Honkanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jani Honkanen!

Event: Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Turn moves in looking to clinch but Diesel pushes him off.
Turn slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel cracks Turn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turn .
Turn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Turn fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Turn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diesel, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turn blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turn misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Turn looks winded!
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Turn with a big uppercut! Turn tries to clinch up but Diesel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Turn to the mat! Turn covers up and Diesel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Schlunckr Diesel!
Schlunckr Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Dominator walks into a left hand.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Dominator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominator slips a straight right by Diesel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Dominator looks winded!
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dominator backwards.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dominator.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominator.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel is leaning against Dominator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Dominator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Diesel cracks Dominator with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel digs a right hand into Dominator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dominator's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Dominator's ribcage. Dominator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Dominator is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominator is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel dips a shoulder and cracks Dominator with a mighty uppercut! Dominator falls back against the cage and Diesel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dominator 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 - Diesel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
Schlunckr Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Mihaylov 's head back.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Mihaylov defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Diesel punishes Mihaylov 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov 's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Diesel avoids the body shot from Mihaylov .
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihaylov .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mihaylov walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Mihaylov misses with a straight right.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Diesel throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov blocking some punches. #T2#
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Diesel blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel gets through Mihaylov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Diesel misses.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Schlunckr Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Mihaylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel. #T1#
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihaylov in his tracks.
Diesel throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Diesel throws a right hand that Mihaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihaylov also avoids with ease.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Mihaylov misses with a straight left.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Mihaylov manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel digs a good hook to Mihaylov 's body.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov 's head back.
Mihaylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice jab there from Diesel.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel works on Mihaylov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schlunckr Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Diesel.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Diesel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schlunckr Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kapur counters with a takedown into side control.
Diesel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Diesel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diesel wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Kapur is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diesel is surviving well by controlling Kapur's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Kapur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kapur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diesel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Kapur is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kapur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rav Kapur!
A very excited looking Rav Kapur made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021

#R1#
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Diesel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu drops Diesel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diesel looks back up at him and smiles so Kawiwasulu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Schlunckr Diesel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawiwasulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawiwasulu scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Diesel scores with a nice right hand.
Diesel lands with a hook. Kawiwasulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawiwasulu needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Diesel pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.#T2#
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diesel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Kawiwasulu scores with a counter punch that sends Diesel to the canvas! Kawiwasulu smells blood - he's punishing Diesel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diesel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Ixtlan moves away and avoids it.
Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Ixtlan.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ixtlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Ixtlan keeps it at a distance.
Ixtlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ixtlan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ixtlan swinging wildly here.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Ixtlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ixtlan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixtlan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Ixtlan with an uppercut!
A combination from Ixtlan does no damage.
Donk. Diesel catches Ixtlan right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan throws a series of punches but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel with a nice cross.#T1#
Ixtlan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesel 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.
Ixtlan throws a right hand that Diesel ducks under and follows up with a left that Diesel also avoids with ease.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ixtlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Diesel rushes Ixtlan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ixtlan working aggressively here.
Ixtlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ixtlan looks winded!
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Ixtlan misses with a punch to the body.
Ixtlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Ixtlan's head back.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards.
Ixtlan stalling in the clinch but Diesel improves position.
Ixtlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel pushes Ixtlan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Ixtlan misses with the head strike.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Ixtlan.
Diesel presses Ixtlan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Ixtlan! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
A victorious Schlunckr Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scobie throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Scobie lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scobie looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
Scobie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scobie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scobie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scobie walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Diesel slips a straight right by Scobie.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scobie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scobie.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scobie.#T1#
Scobie misses with a hook.
Diesel 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.
Scobie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Scobie misses its intended target.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scobie's hands.
Scobie throws a big shot that misses.
Scobie lands with an overhand left.
Scobie 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.
Scobie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel slips a jab from Scobie.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Scobie tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Scobie.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scobie's efforts to push away.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scobie takes a shot to the head.
Scobie blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Diesel. #T2#
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scobie's efforts to push away.
Scobie doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Scobie.
Scobie misses with an uppercut.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scobie.
Scobie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scobie throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Diesel forces Scobie back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Scobie wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Scobie tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Scobie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scobie has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scobie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diesel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Scobie.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Scobie is just out of range.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scobie manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scobie tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Scobie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scobie blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Scobie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scobie wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Scobie.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Scobie misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scobie misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scobie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scobie.
Scobie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Scobie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Diesel lands with a straight right. Scobie didn't see that one coming.
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!
Scobie misses the jab.
Scobie looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Scobie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.#CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Scobie wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Scobie's ribcage. Scobie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Scobie blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Scobie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel tries a body shot but Scobie blocks it.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scobie is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Scobie throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Scobie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diesel misses with a hook. Scobie ducked under it nicely.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scobie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Scobie misses the target.
Diesel misses with a jab to the body
and Scobie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scobie throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Scobie moves out of range as Diesel strikes.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Scobie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel pushes Scobie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scobie wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Scobie can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scobie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scobies head.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scobie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Scobie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scobie scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Diesel.
Scobie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Scobie against the cage. #BC2#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scobie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scobie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel throws a hook but Scobie avoids it easily.
Scobie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Scobie gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Scobie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Scobie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Scobie! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Scobie lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
A victorious Schlunckr Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Diesel misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Diesel darts in and clinches Honkanen up against the cage.
Honkanen goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Honkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Honkanen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Honkanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Honkanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diesel scores with a sloppy right hand. Honkanen should have avoided that one.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Diesel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Honkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.#CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch.#T1#
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a body punch. #BC#
Diesel manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Honkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Diesel cracks Honkanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Diesel finds it's way through Honkanen's defenses.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honkanen on the side of the head.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Honkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Honkanen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Schlunckr Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Diesel clinches up with Honkanen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honkanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Honkanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honkanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Honkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honkanen stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Honkanen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diesel is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Honkanen yanks on the arm and Diesel is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Honkanen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jani Honkanen!

Event: Highland 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Martin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.#CL#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel 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.
Martin looks winded!
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin takes one on the button.#ROC#Martin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Martin trying to stall but Diesel improves his position. #T1#
Diesel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diesel is unloading with more strikes now! Martin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
Our winner, Schlunckr Diesel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 57
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Paschal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paschal, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Paschal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paschal takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Paschal gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel has Paschal pressed against the cage, preventing Paschal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel has Paschal pressed against the cage, preventing Paschal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
Paschal looks winded!
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Paschal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Paschal's coach down at Big Island Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paschal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diesel digs a right hand into Paschal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paschal's gas tank.
Diesel works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paschal backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a body punch. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Diesel rushes Paschal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paschal is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diesel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paschal doesn't seem bothered though.
Diesel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Paschal back into the cage.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Paschal tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Paschal has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paschal is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Paschal seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Paschal. Those never looked like landing.
Diesel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paschal manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD#
Diesel drops Paschal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paschal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diesel cracks Paschal with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Paschal! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paschal lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
A relieved looking Schlunckr Diesel 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: Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1#
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Show avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Show seems unphased.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Show.
Diesel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Show swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Show looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Show is just out of range.
Show was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Diesel both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Koto Show has been cut.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Show.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Show missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel throws a shot to the body.
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Show throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Show drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Show takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diesel stuns Show with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.
Diesel throws out a counter right but Show avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Show.
Show moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Diesel.
A telegraphed right hand from Show misses the target.
Show listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Show showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Show is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diesel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Show pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Show throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Show.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Show moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Show misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Show misses with an uppercut.
Diesel thuds his right hand into Show's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Show 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel stuns Show with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Show missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Show looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Show pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Show misses the target.
Show jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Show walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Show is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diesel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Show defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Show on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Show pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel throws out a counter right but Show avoids it with no problem.
Diesel throws the left hand but Show avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Jab by Diesel.
Show walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Show looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Show was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Show just misses with a punch to the body.
Show throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Show misses the shot to the body.
Show takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Show takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Show.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a hook but Show blocks it.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.
Diesel slips under a jab from Show.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diesel misses with a body shot. #T4#
Show getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Show thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Show just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands with a cross.
Diesel lands the left hand.
A big right from Show misses.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Diesel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Show takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Show is breathing heavily.
Diesel cracks Show with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Show is rocked!
Diesel closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Show out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schlunckr Diesel!
A very excited looking Schlunckr Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Diesel.
Kapur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diesel pinned against the cage. Diesel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kapur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diesel pinned against the cage. Diesel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kapur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kapur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Diesel.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kapur or perhaps it was just good defense by Diesel, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rav Kapur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapur closes the distance and clinches up with Diesel, looking for a takedown. Kapur pushes Diesel against the cage but Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kapur.
Kapur goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Kapur gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kapur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diesel, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diesel wants to control but Kapur postures up.#SUB#
Kapur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diesel, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kapur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kapur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kapur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kapur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel is trying to escape the position but Kapur is controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Kapur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Kapur'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.
Kapur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Kapur tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well. #SUB#
Kapur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Kapur trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kapur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kapur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diesel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB#
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kapur's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kapur! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Diesel has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rav Kapur!
Rav Kapur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 39
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Diesel slips under a jab from Holmes.
Diesel 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.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Holmes looks winded!
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Holmes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Holmes drops to his knees and Diesel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Schlunckr Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 31
Date: Apr 26, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Diesel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses the jab.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnar moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Diesel is being controlled here.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Diesel's temple.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Diesel here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Lesnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Lesnar has control of an arm but Diesel manages to advance to Lesnar's back!
Lesnar tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
Lesnar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diesel's guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar postures up in Diesel's guard and throws a big left but Diesel blocks it. #T3#
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lesnar cracks Diesel with a solid left hand.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar gets to his feet and stands over Diesel, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diesel felt that one! Lesnar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diesel from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
Titus Lesnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves.
Diesel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Claudio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a jab.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves.
Alves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Alves is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel cracks Alves with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Alves falls to his knees and Diesel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
An out of breath Schlunckr Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CoMMA 4: Big Daddy vs Kapur
Date: Mar 29, 2021

#R1#
Rogers takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Diesel misses its target.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Diesel gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
Rogers tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Diesel has the dominant position.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diesel lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like James Rogers has been cut.
Rogers is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Diesel. #T1#
Good body shot from Diesel. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Rogers is rocked!
Diesel is struggling to control the position.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel dips a shoulder and cracks Rogers with a mighty uppercut! Rogers falls back against the cage and Diesel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rogers 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 - Diesel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
After winning the bout, Schlunckr Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, James Rogers stepped up to the mic, saying 'RRRRROOOOOOAAAARRRRRR'.

Event: TFN 004
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diesel scores with the left hand. Thomasson knows he should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Diesel. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Thomasson has been cut.#CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomasson tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
Thomasson with a poor takedown
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Thomasson gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Thomasson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomasson backwards.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel is working Thomasson over against the cage.
Thomasson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Thomasson looks winded!#BC#
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schlunckr Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Diesel lands a head shot.#CL#
Diesel forces Thomasson back against the cage and clinches.
Thomasson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Thomasson.
Diesel is leaning against Thomasson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel is leaning against Thomasson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Thomasson's head.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomasson backwards.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel is leaning against Thomasson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
A short right from Diesel on the inside. #BC#
Diesel breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Thomasson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomasson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel. #BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Thomasson in a clinch.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel digs a right hand into Thomasson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomasson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel works on Thomasson's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel pushes Thomasson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Diesel manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Thomasson jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Thomasson around his waist. Thomasson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schlunckr Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Thomasson.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Thomasson's head.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Thomasson's head.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomasson.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel lands with a right to the head. #T4##BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Diesel sends Thomasson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diesel is motioning to the referee to let Thomasson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thomasson is rocked!
Diesel lands with a big right hook that stumbles Thomasson - he's out on his feet here! Diesel follows up with another monster hook that separates Thomasson from consciousness! Thomasson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Diesel stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Schlunckr Diesel!
Schlunckr Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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