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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KFC 12.
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Steller clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Steller can't get the takedown.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Steller.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Steller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steller misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steller.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz digs a right hand into Steller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steller's gas tank.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Steller improves position.
Steller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steller pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Steller uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Steller is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Steller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steller on the ground.
Steller throws a big right hand that misses.
Steller chips away with some ground and pound.
Steller stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steller lands a couple of elbows.
Steller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Steller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steller throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Steller throws a big elbow that misses.
Steller with a nice head shot there.
Steller connects with a couple of short punches.
Steller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Steller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steller trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Diaz rushes Steller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steller looking for a takedown.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Steller.
#T4#
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Steller scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Chuck Diaz has been cut.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz digs a right hand into Steller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steller's gas tank.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steller blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steller misses with the head strike.
Steller lands a shoulder strike.
Steller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Steller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steller.
Steller misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Steller's takedown attempt.
Steller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Steller swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steller looking for a takedown.
Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steller.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Steller.
Steller looking for a takedown.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steller.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steller misses with some punches.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Steller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steller lands a right hand.
Steller is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Steller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steller is breathing heavily.
Steller blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steller struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Steller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steller can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stellers head.
Chuck Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steller misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Steller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steller looking for a takedown.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steller takes a shot to the head.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Steller prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz gets through Steller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Steller digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steller.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steller.
Steller blocking some punches.
Steller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short left from Diaz.
Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Steller as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz pushes Steller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steller or not.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Steller wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Steller controls his hands.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Steller looking for a takedown.
Steller blocks an uppercut.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Steller controls the action.
Steller misses with a body punch.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Steller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Steller blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
Steller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Steller throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Steller tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Steller clinches with his opponent.
Steller is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Steller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Steller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steller has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steller.#T1#
Steller takes a shot to the head.
Steller can't get the takedown.
Steller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steller tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Steller back against the cage.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards. #TD2#
Steller is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Steller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steller.
Steller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steller throwing strikes but missing.
Steller wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Steller won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Steller in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Steller backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steller working aggressively here.
Steller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Steller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steller. #T3#
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Steller.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Steller is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz digs a right hand into Steller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steller's gas tank.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steller tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steller has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Steller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steller looking for a takedown. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steller or not.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Steller avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ben Steller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
Steller takes a shot to the head.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steller.
Steller lands a body shot.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Chuck Diaz!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Chuck Diaz!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Chuck Diaz!
Chuck Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
KFC 10:
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winston on the ground.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Winston is tightening it up a little... Diaz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diaz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diaz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Winston!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Winston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KFC 10:
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Black Diaz has been cut.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Diaz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Diaz drops to his knees and Anderson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Anderson!
A relieved looking Craig Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Masterclass closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries a body shot but Masterclass blocks it.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Chuck Diaz has been cut.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterclass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterclass lands a nice knee to the body.
Masterclass misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterclass.
Masterclass lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz looks winded!
Masterclass lands a damaging elbow.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterclass lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Chuck Diaz's cut even more.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Masterclass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Masterclass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Chuck Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Masterclass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
Chuck Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mason Masterclass!
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Garrison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrison 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.
Garrison trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Garrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Garrison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#SUB2#
Garrison working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
#T1#
Diaz wants to control but Garrison is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Garrison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is trying to control. Garrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Garrison won't allow it.
Garrison tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Garrison looking for submissions off his back.
Garrison looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Garrison looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Garrison is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Garrison is in no mood to give up.
Garrison is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Garrison has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Garrison!
Garrison looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Garrison is defending well. Diaz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Garrison has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Diaz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Diaz!
Black Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Weir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weir missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weir.
Weir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Weir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz looking to control.
Weir trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Weir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weir has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Weir trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Weir rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Weir is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Diaz!
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Event:
KFC 8.
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tomson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Tomson. Tomson maintains the clinch.
Tomson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tomson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tomson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tomson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tomson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson lands with a left to the head.
Tomson scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tomson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Tomson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomson crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Tomson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomson connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tomson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tomson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomson.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomson lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tomson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Tomson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tomson connects with a knee to the head.
Tomson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Tomson lands an uppercut.
Tomson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Tomson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tomson can turn it around.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Tomson drops Diaz with a big knee straight up the middle! Diaz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Tomson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Tomson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Tomson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tomson landing knees to the head.
Diaz takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Tomson lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Tomson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomson lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Tomson blocking some punches.
Tomson scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Tomson.
Diaz is working for takedown but Tomson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Neal Diaz has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomson.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Tomson.
Tomson working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Tomson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Tomson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Tomson stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
A nice left hand lands by Tomson.
Tomson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tomson.
Tomson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Tomson.
Tomson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Tomson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karom Tomson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neal Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tomson cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Tomson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#KD2#
Tomson drops Diaz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diaz looks back up at him and smiles so Tomson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomson fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tomson jabs at Diaz's body.#KD2#
Tomson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tomson finish him?!
Diaz closes the distance but Tomson moves to the side
and Tomson counters with a crisp right that sends Diaz to the canvas! Tomson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karom Tomson!
Karom Tomson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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