Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1##CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Emelianenko jumps guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is still trying to improve position.
Diaz passes Emelianenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz works his way into side control. #T1#
Emelianenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Emelianenko to see if he's OK.#T2#
Emelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Emelianenko moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily. #SUB2#
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz is pushing down on Emelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #T4#
Diaz won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Nerd Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianenko lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Diaz feints and as Emelianenko raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Emelianenko working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard. #SU#
Diaz stands and steps away. Emelianenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Emelianenko lands.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Emelianenko is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emelianenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Nerd Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz postures up.
Emelianenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Emelianenko!
Khabib Emelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Basty Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz prevents Jones from improving position.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Diaz tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Jones control the position.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Jones landing punches.
Jones working Diaz over with strikes here. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jones and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
An out of breath Basty Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 25
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Diaz dives in and grabs Truck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Truck pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Truck tries a quick counter leg kick but Diaz is wise to it.
Truck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Truck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Truck lands a slapping body shot.
Truck drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Truck.
Truck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Truck's head but Truck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Truck swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz throws a body punch but Truck moves out of range.
Diaz tests Truck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Truck swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Truck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Truck is in Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Truck dives into side control. #T1#
Truck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Truck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Truck trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Truck seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Truck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Truck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Truck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Truck not doing much here.
Truck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Truck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Truck slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Diaz rushes Truck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Truck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Truck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Truck prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nerd Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Truck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Truck has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Truck dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Truck slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Truck has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Truck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz tries to roll over but Truck keeps him under control.
Truck wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Truck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Truck trying to control the pace.
Diaz has a hand on Truck's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Truck takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Truck prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Truck will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Diaz clinches up with Truck and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Truck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truck is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Truck down to the mat. Truck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nerd Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truck misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Diaz catches Truck right on the button with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Truck.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Truck counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Truck jumps guard.
Diaz is pushing down on Truck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Truck is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Truck manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Truck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Truck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Truck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Truck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Truck keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Diaz stands up from Truck's guard - Diaz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Truck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Truck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Truck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Nerd Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Truck.
Truck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Truck shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Truck from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diaz wants to stand but Truck is controlling the position.
Truck controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Truck passes into side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Truck keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Truck wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Truck off and has taken his back!#T4#
Truck trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
Tommy Truck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Truck tries to break free. #SUB#
Diaz has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Truck is defending well but eventually Diaz manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Truck has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nerd Diaz!

Event: FHMMA Awakening
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Zero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zero throws a sloppy head kick and Ignacio moves out of range easily.
Zero is looking to land body kicks.
Zero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignacio to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignacio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ignacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaei Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignacio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zero on the side of the head.#KD#
Ignacio cracks Zero with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ignacio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zero to stand back up!#ROC#
Zero is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignacio scores with the left hand. Zero knows he should have avoided that one.
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignacio finish him?
Ignacio lands with a good body shot.
Ignacio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zero thows a leg kick but Ignacio checks it #KD#
and Ignacio counters with a nice right hand that sends Zero toppling to the canvas! Zero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ignacio finish him?!
Ignacio connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Zero covering up! Ignacio comes in with a big uppercut and Zero goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reyanne Ignacio!
After the fight, Reyanne Ignacio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jaei Zero stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you all'.

Event: DFC 21: Horak Vs Qissi
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1##CL#
Jiller pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiller has Diaz pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jiller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Jiller right now.
Jiller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Jiller's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Diaz's hands.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Diaz misses with a punch to the head.
Jiller tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Diaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiller is defending well though. Diaz let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
Can Jiller hold on?! Diaz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Diaz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Jiller trying to control the action but Diaz just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Jiller is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jiller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jiller for a finish.
Jiller wants to escape the position.
Jiller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Jiller. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Diaz pushes a forearm under Jiller's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jiller is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nerd Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Jones won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Jones advances to half guard.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Diaz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jones! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
Basty Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Diaz dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Basty Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nerd Diaz.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Jones stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Jones grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Jones! Diaz is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
Basty Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage. #TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz covers up after that shot from Jones.
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Diaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is landing with strikes from the back.
Jones cracks Diaz with a big right hand from the back mount! Diaz immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Jones takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
After winning the bout, Basty Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
Zero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaei Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Wang Jr moves into range and clinches up with Zero.
Zero is trying to break the clinch but Wang Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Wang Jr landing knees to the body.
Wang Jr stalling the fight.
Wang Jr just leaning against Zero, taking a breather.
Wang Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zero tries to break the clinch but Wang Jr is controlling the position.
Zero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Wang Jr lands an elbow inside.
Wang Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Wang Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaei Zero has been cut.
A knee to the head by Wang Jr.
Wang Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Wang Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Wang Jr. #BC2#
Wang Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wang Jr moves into the clinch.
Wang Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wang Jr lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off. #T1#
Wang Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wang Jr stalling the fight.
Zero takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Wang Jr breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Wang Jr clinches up with Zero and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wang Jr.
Wang Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wang Jr lands an elbow that stopped Zero in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Wang Jr breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Wang Jr instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wang Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang Jr taking a breather.
Wang Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Wang Jr lands an elbow inside.
Wang Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zero up against the cage.
Wang Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Wang Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Wang Jr.
Wang Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
Wang Jr avoids the head kick by Zero.
Zero throws a sloppy head kick and Wang Jr moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Wang Jr has Zero up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang Jr avoiding damage as Zero throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wang Jr.
Wang Jr is looking to control Zero's arms but Zero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wang Jr has his back to the cage.
Wang Jr is looking for a takedown.
Zero wants to break free but Wang Jr has control.
Wang Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wang Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Wang Jr lands an elbow that stopped Zero in his tracks for a moment.
Zero working hard to break the clinch.
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wang Jr missing with knees to the body.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang Jr.
Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wang Jr slows down the pace here.
Zero tries to break free but Wang Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Wang Jr prevents Zero from breaking the clinch.
Wang Jr leaning against his opponent.
Wang Jr landing knees to the body.
Wang Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Zero tries to circle away but Wang Jr has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Wang Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zero taking a breather.
Wang Jr is pushing Zero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Zero won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Wang Jr.
Zero can't break the clinch.
Wang Jr has Zero pressed against the cage, preventing Zero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wang Jr avoiding damage.
Zero being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang Jr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wang Jr obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wang Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaei Zero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zero throws a head kick but Wang Jr moves out of range.
Zero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wang Jr. That did some damage!
Wang Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zero.#CL2#
Zero tries to keep at a distance but Wang Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang Jr.
Wang Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zero's defenses.
Knees to the body from Wang Jr.
Wang Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wang Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wang Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wang Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zero's defenses. #BC2#
Wang Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zero lands a head kick! #T1##CL2#
Wang Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wang Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Zero has had enough of the clinch but Wang Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wang Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Zero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wang Jr.
Wang Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wang Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wang Jr obliges.
Zero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang Jr is defending well for now.
Zero can't break the clinch.
James Wang Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Wang Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero is trying to push Wang Jr away but Wang Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wang Jr landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Wang Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zero lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Wang Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Wang Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zero is trying to stall.
Wang Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Wang Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wang Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Zero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Wang Jr.
Zero misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang Jr.
Wang Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang Jr lands a knee to the body.
Zero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wang Jr avoids it.
Wang Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Wang Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wang Jr working Zero over with knees to the body.
Zero has had enough of the clinch but Wang Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Zero is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang Jr has double underhooks.
Zero is trying to push Wang Jr away but Wang Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wang Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Wang Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zero working hard to break the clinch.
Zero is trying to push Wang Jr away but Wang Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zero misses with a knee to the head.
Zero missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Zero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Zero.
Zero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang Jr avoids the head kick by Zero. #CL2#
Wang Jr moves into the clinch.
Zero tries to break the clinch but Wang Jr is controlling the position.
Zero trying to control the position but instead, Wang Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zero into the cage.
Wang Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang Jr.
Wang Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang Jr won't allow it.
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang Jr is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wang Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaei Zero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero tries to land a knee to the head but Wang Jr blocks with his arms.
Zero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zero tries to land a knee to the head but Wang Jr blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Wang Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wang Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wang Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zero tries to break free but Wang Jr pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang Jr.
Wang Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Wang Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wang Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Wang Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero takes an elbow to the temple.
Zero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang Jr keeps control of Zero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang Jr taking a breather.
Wang Jr lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Wang Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wang Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Wang Jr manages to break the clinch.
Zero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James Wang Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang Jr.#T2##CL#
Wang Jr tries to keep at a distance but Zero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wang Jr is stalling here.
Zero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wang Jr.
Wang Jr landing knees to the body.
Wang Jr lands an elbow just above Zero 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Wang Jr.
Wang Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wang Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Zero gets an underhook and turns Wang Jr into the cage.
Wang Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zero working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Zero avoiding damage as Wang Jr throws knees to the body.
Zero tries to break the clinch but Wang Jr is controlling the position.
Wang Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Wang Jr has Zero pressed against the cage, preventing Zero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zero is trying to break free.
Wang Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zero up against the cage.
Zero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zero has had enough of the clinch but Wang Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Wang Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wang Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zero wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang Jr won't allow it.
Zero is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang Jr has double underhooks.
Zero is trying to force a seperation but Wang Jr has the dominant position.
Wang Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang Jr avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from Wang Jr.
Wang Jr avoiding damage as Zero throws knees to the body.
Zero misses with a knee strike.
Wang Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wang Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Zero is blocking nicely.
Zero is trying to break free.#BC2#
Wang Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaei Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Wang Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zero throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Wang Jr has closed the distance and engaged Zero in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zero misses with a knee strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Wang Jr!
James Wang Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Jaei Zero had this to say: 'fuck you all'.

Event: DFC Showtime 2
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Champ moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
Champ tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Champ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Champ wants to stand but Dawson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Champ makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson wants to stand up but Champ is controlling him.
Champ trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Champ stops Dawson from standing up.
Champ trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Champ drops back looking for a leg! Dawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dawson manages to kick Champ off! Champ jumps back into Dawson's guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Champ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Champ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dawson's head.#ES#
Dawson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Champ off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Champ blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Champ has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a low kick, right behind Champ 's knee.
Champ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Luke Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Champ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Champ shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Champ showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawson is looking to escape.#T2#
Champ works his way into side control.
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!
Dawson is pushing Champ's head away, looking to escape. Champ manages to hold on to the position though.
Champ wants to stand but Dawson is controlling his arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet.
Champ passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawson!
Champ raining down hammerfists from mount.#ES#
Dawson bucks up and throws Champ to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dawson scores with a head kick.
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Champ. Champ gets slowly back to his feet.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Champ shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Champ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Champ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawson throws a counter high kick but Champ was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Champ misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Champ looks winded!
Dawson lands a front kick.
Dawson throws a head kick but Champ moves out of range.
Dawson throws a nice head kick!
Champ shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luke Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Champ avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Champ doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Dawson counters with a head kick that drops Champ to the mat! Champ scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Champ is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson fakes the leg kick and cracks Champ in the body.
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Champ is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Champ crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dawson - the referee stops the clock and Champ gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dawson. Champ manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Dawson lands a brutal head kick. Champ looks out on his feet and Dawson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Luke Dawson!
The Filipino Champ was interviewed post fight and said 'hes better than me its my honor to fight this guy,. '.

Event: Primal 23
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Yung closes the distance and clinches.
Felix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yung gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Yung pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Yung is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Felix frees his head nicely. Oh but Yung has switched to an armbar! Felix is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Yung!
During a confident post fight interview, David Yung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Deandre Felix was interviewed post fight and said 'he's a better fighter tonight, respect the winner guys he's tough.'.

Event: KOTB 43: Sangrar!
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Mcroberts throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Mcroberts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SU2#
Mcroberts gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Mcroberts punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Gracie clinches up with Mcroberts and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mcroberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcroberts with a hook.#CL#
Gracie forces Mcroberts back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mcroberts breaks the clinch.
Mcroberts scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcroberts. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mcroberts looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Mcroberts just gets out of the way.#CL#
Gracie pushes Mcroberts up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gracie pulls Mcroberts into guard.
Gracie has Mcroberts pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mcroberts from controlling successfully.
Mcroberts preventing the sweep.
Gracie pulls Mcroberts in to control the position.
Mcroberts wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Mcroberts is having none of it. #SU2#
Mcroberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gracie slips under a jab from Mcroberts.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Mcroberts pushes him off.
Mcroberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie slips under a jab from Mcroberts.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcroberts throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Mcroberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcroberts leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Mcroberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcroberts!
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Mcroberts defends.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mcroberts is working from the bottom.
Mcroberts throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mcroberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcroberts is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcroberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Mcroberts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcroberts looks winded!
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcroberts some visible discomfort. #T3#
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcroberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcroberts to see if he's OK.
Mcroberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcroberts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mcroberts is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Champ fails with the takedown.
The Filipino Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Leotardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Champ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Champ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leotardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champ on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Champ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Champ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Champ stands up over Leotardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Champ throws a big right hand that misses.
Leotardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leotardo, not yet.
Champ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leotardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leotardo, not yet. #T1#
Champ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Champ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Champ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leotardo has momentary wrist control but Champ slips an elbow through the middle.#SU2#
Champ stands and steps away. Leotardo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Champ shoots in and drives through. Leotardo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Leotardo misses the target.
Champ has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leotardo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Phil Leotardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leotardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Champ momentarily.
Leotardo stuffs the takedown.
Phil Leotardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Leotardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Champ tries for a takedown but Leotardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leotardo lands with a cross.
Leotardo is looking to slow Champ down with leg kicks.
Champ tries for a takedown but Leotardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leotardo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab from Leotardo.
Champ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Champ closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leotardo to the mat! Leotardo manages to get full guard. #T2#
Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leotardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leotardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Champ trying to control but Leotardo is working from the bottom.
Champ prevents Leotardo from getting back to his feet.
Champ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leotardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Champ lands a couple of elbows.
Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Leotardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Champ distracts Leotardo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Champ trying to control but Leotardo is working from the bottom.
Champ stops Leotardo from standing up.
Leotardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Champ.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leotardo is pulling down on Champ's head. It's preventing any offense from Champ, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Champ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leotardo defends well and Champ ends up having to push Leotardo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leotardo lands with a nice body kick.
Champ darts in looking for a takedown but Leotardo gets double underhooks and turns Champ into the cage.
As Champ looks to move away, Leotardo throws a big counter combo but Champ just gets out of the way.
Leotardo with a hook.
Champ with a poor takedown
and Leotardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Leotardo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Champ eats them both and turns towards Leotardo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leotardo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leotardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leotardo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Champ backs up against the cage.
Champ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leotardo pinned against the cage. Leotardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leotardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Champ's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Leotardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Champ shoots in and drives through. Leotardo sprawls well.
Champ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leotardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leotardo scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Champ is rocked!
Leotardo connects with a leg kick. Champ looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Champ is still on wobbly legs! Can Leotardo finish him?
Champ tries for a takedown but Leotardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Champ seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Leotardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Leotardo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Leotardo.
That kick from Leotardo tenderised Champ's leg. Champ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Champ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leotardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Champ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leotardo stuffs the takedown attempt from Champ. Champ gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leotardo.
Leotardo lands a leg kick that knocks Champ off balance momentarily.
Champ darts in looking for a takedown but Leotardo gets double underhooks and turns Champ into the cage.
Phil Leotardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Leotardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Champ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leotardo instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Leotardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Champ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Champ's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Leotardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Champ doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champ looks for a takedown but Leotardo sprawls well.#T1#
Champ fails to land the takedown.
Leotardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Champ closes the distance and clinches up with Leotardo, looking for a takedown. Champ pushes Leotardo against the cage but Leotardo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Champ is defended easily by Leotardo.
Champ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leotardo tries to avoid it but Champ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leotardo to the ground. Leotardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Champ is breathing heavily.#CL#
Leotardo closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leotardo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leotardo.
Leotardo lands a good knee to the midsection. Champ won't want to take too many of those.
Leotardo lands an elbow inside that Champ shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like The Filipino Champ has been cut.#BC#
Leotardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Leotardo.
Leotardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leotardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Champ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leotardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leotardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Leotardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Champ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leotardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leotardo feints and then cracks Champ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Champ down.
Nice straight punches there by Leotardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leotardo.
Nice takedown defense from Leotardo. No joy for Champ on that attempt.
Leotardo lands a jab to the nose.
Leotardo scores with a leg kick.
Leotardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Champ's calf.
Leotardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Champ's hands.#TD2#
Champ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leotardo is not content to let Champ control the position.#T3#
Leotardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Champ. #SUB2#
Champ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Champ tries to pass to full mount but Leotardo defends it.
Leotardo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Champ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Champ seems to be working for a kimura but Leotardo defends the submission attempt.
Leotardo is not content to let Champ control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leotardo tries to kick Champ off but Champ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Champ is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leotardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leotardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Champ can do to turn this around?
Champ passes to side control.
Champ grinds an elbow into Leotardo's temple.
Champ works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Champ moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Leotardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Filipino Champ's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Leotardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Champ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leotardo as he jumps to the side.
Champ with a poor takedown
and Leotardo counters with a head kick. That will keep Champ thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leotardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leotardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leotardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leotardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Champ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phil Leotardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Leotardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leotardo tries to avoid it but Champ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leotardo to the ground. Leotardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Champ feints and as Leotardo raises his hands in defense, Champ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Champ postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leotardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Champ, into his guard. #REVR#
Leotardo stopping the sweep attempt from Champ.
Leotardo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Champ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Leotardo stands and steps away. Champ gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leotardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Champ. That did some damage!
Champ ducks right into an uppercut from Leotardo.
Champ takes one on the button.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt
and Leotardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leotardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Champ fails with a takedown attempt.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leotardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Champ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leotardo counters with a nice kick to the body.
and Leotardo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Champ! He's just covering up as Leotardo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Leotardo!
The Filipino Champ was interviewed post fight and said 'hes better than me its my honor to fight this guy,. '.

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