Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1##TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mitchell is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mitchell keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Mitchell recovers full guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mitchell stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mitchell!
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell controls the position from side control.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Mitchell cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mitchell grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mitchell keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Mitchell has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.#SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB#
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Mitchell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchell 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.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Mitchell as he checks the leg kick.
Mitchell blocks a low kick nicely.
Mitchell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz works the jab nicely.#T1#
Jab by Mitchell.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Mitchell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Mitchell moves his leg out of the way.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Mat Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Mitchell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Mitchell forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell stalling the fight.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Mitchell pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Diaz.
Mitchell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz pushes Mitchell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Mitchell jumps back.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Diaz.#T4#
A slow jab from Mitchell misses its intended target.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Mitchell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Mitchell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
Mitchell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mat Diaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mitchell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitchell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitchell.#TD#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.#T1#
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mitchell looking to control.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Travis Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mitchell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses the jab.
Mitchell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mitchell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Mitchell.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
An out of breath Travis Mitchell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida staying out of range there.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machida with a body shot.
Machida throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
As Diaz backs away, Machida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Machida is looking to counter punch.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Machida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machida there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Diaz scores with a jab.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Machida throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Diaz feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #T3#
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch. #T4#
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Machida blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machida moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Diaz motions for Machida to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a hook.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Machida counters with a leg kick. #T1#
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat. #CL2#
Diaz rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Machida tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Machida throws an elbow that misses.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Machida.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machida is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machida feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Machida then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machida slips under a jab.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Machida slips a jab from Diaz.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz lands a body shot.
A big left from Diaz misses. #T1#
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Machida misses its target.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Machida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Machida has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. #CL#
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mat Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Fernandez De Calderon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Fernandez De Calderon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz moves forwards but Fernandez De Calderon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez De Calderon scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Fernandez De Calderon lands an elbow.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez De Calderon lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Diaz winds up and cracks Fernandez De Calderon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernandez De Calderon's head. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Fernandez De Calderon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Diaz wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
Diaz prevents Fernandez De Calderon from improving his position.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is taking a breather. Fernandez De Calderon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernandez De Calderon's head.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Fernandez De Calderon gets back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez De Calderon working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz won't allow Fernandez De Calderon to sweep him here.
Fernandez De Calderon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez De Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez De Calderon.#T3#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez De Calderon is keeping the position for now.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Fernandez De Calderon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Fernandez De Calderon tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez De Calderon is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez De Calderon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Diaz 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.#T4##SUB#
Fernandez De Calderon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez De Calderon has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Fernandez De Calderon slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez De Calderon, not yet.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to control.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandez De Calderon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fernandez De Calderon needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez De Calderon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernandez De Calderon's head.
Fernandez De Calderon moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Fernandez De Calderon cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Fernandez De Calderon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernandez De Calderon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernandez De Calderon slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fernandez De Calderon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there #TD2#
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandez De Calderon defends it easily.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez De Calderon is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez De Calderon works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Diaz 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 control.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez De Calderon working some strikes from top position.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez De Calderon's guard. #REVR#
Diaz stands up over Fernandez De Calderon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez De Calderon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernandez De Calderon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez De Calderon won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Fernandez De Calderon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez De Calderon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fernandez De Calderon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez De Calderon scoring with some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon connects with a couple of short punches.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Fernandez De Calderon preventing the sweep.
Fernandez De Calderon gets to his feet and stands over Diaz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diaz felt that one! Fernandez De Calderon unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diaz from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
An out of breath Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Turner walks into a left hand.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Turner's body.#T2#
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Turner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz slips a straight right by Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Turner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turner rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Jab by Turner.
Diaz lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Turner. #TD2#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Turner tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turner looks a forlorn figure.
Turner wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner lands with a nice body kick.
Turner takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Turner punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Turner kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Turner. #T1#
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner misses the jab.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner misses with a looping left.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Turner throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Turner misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Turner takes one on the button.
Diaz throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Turner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Diaz throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Diaz backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
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!
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short left from Turner. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turner after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Turner tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Diaz throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Turner! Diaz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Turner!
Ben Turner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Matusov 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
A cross from Daughtrey lands.#CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Donk. Daughtrey catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Daughtrey finish him?
Daughtrey throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Daughtrey's shoulder, as Daughtrey tries to avoid the shot.
Daughtrey throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz takes a swing at Daughtrey's ribcage but misses.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Daughtrey does no damage.
Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtrey defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.#CL#
Daughtrey has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Daughtrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daughtrey or not.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Our sources have told us that Daughtrey has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Daughtrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz misses with some punches. #T3#
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daughtrey.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Daughtrey's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Daughtrey stalling the fight.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Daughtrey misses with the head strike.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Daughtrey pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz avoiding damage as Daughtrey throws knees to the body.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Daughtrey's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daughtrey lands the left hand.#CL#
Daughtrey forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Daughtrey lands with a left to the head.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kevin Daughtrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range.
Daughtrey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daughtrey lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot.
Daughtrey misses with a two punch combination.
Daughtrey looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Daughtrey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Daughtrey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daughtrey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daughtrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz scores with a body shot. #T2#
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daughtrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Daughtrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daughtrey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz cracks Daughtrey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daughtrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Daughtrey misses.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daughtrey misses the jab.
A slow jab from Daughtrey misses its intended target.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daughtrey on the side of the head.
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey slips under a jab from Diaz.
It looked like Daughtrey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Daughtrey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.#ROC2#
Daughtrey is rocked!
Daughtrey lands a jab to the head.
Diaz takes a swing at Daughtrey's ribcage but misses.
Daughtrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daughtrey. #T4#
Daughtrey lands a head shot.
Daughtrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daughtrey slips under a jab from Diaz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz jabs Daughtrey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daughtrey misses with a straight right.
Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daughtrey moves away.
Daughtrey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daughtrey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey misses with a few strikes there.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Daughtrey.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Daughtrey.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz lands with a hook. Daughtrey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Daughtrey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Kevin Daughtrey's cut is getting worse.
Diaz drops Daughtrey with a huge uppercut! Daughtrey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Diaz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
Our winner, Mat Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Camara vs Ladd
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Maneno throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking. #CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Diaz has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Maneno is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maneno takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Diaz. #CUT#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maneno to the ground. Maneno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.#T2#
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Maneno avoids nicely.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Diaz.#T3#
Diaz punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lands with a hook. Maneno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Maneno throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Maneno takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Maneno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maneno misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Maneno gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Maneno manages to retain guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Diaz is really struggling to control Maneno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz prevents Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mat Diaz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Maneno.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maneno as he jumps to the side.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maneno swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Maneno defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Maneno sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Diaz staying out of range there.
A big right from Diaz misses.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno drops Diaz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diaz! Maneno dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz jabs Bakunin right on the nose. Bakunin blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Bakunin avoids nicely.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Bakunin's head back.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Bakunin misses with a combination
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakunin sprawls and moves away.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Bakunin lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakunin takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bakunin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Bakunin manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Bakunin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakunin circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination!
Bakunin throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Bakunin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Bakunin.
Diaz clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Diaz.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakunin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz jabs at Bakunin's body.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Bakunin is quick to defend against it.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Bakunin's defenses.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Bakunin. #T3#
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Bakunin sprawls well.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Bakunin, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Bakunin against the cage but Bakunin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Bakunin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Bakunin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin lands a head kick!
Bakunin is breathing heavily.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Bakunin blocks a jab.#T4#
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Bakunin moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Bakunin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakunin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Bakunin catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakunin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Diaz slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bakunin lands a jab-cross combination.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Bakunin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Bakunin walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Mat Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Bakunin lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bakunin throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakunin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Bakunin slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Diaz slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Bakunin's head back.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Diaz thuds a left hand into Priest's body.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Priest takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Priest avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Priest manages to break the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priest.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Priest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Priest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priest is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Priest is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Priest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Priest!#REVR##SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest throwing strikes but missing.
Priest throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mat Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Priest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priest ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Priest misses with a double jab.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priest manages to avoid it.
Priest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Priest tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Priest.
Diaz lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Priest throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Priest slips a jab from Diaz.
Priest fails with the takedown.#T1#
Priest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Priest.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Priest with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Priest.
Priest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priest slips under a jab from Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priest. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Priest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priest avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Priest looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Priest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz tests Priest's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Priest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a high kick! #ROC2#
Priest is rocked!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Priest.
Oh Priest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Priest closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Priest trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Priest stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diaz throws up his legs and catches Priest in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Priest tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diaz! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Boxer vs Anderson
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Schultz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schultz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schultz thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Schultz gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Schultz manages to retain guard.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz is working Schultz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet. #T1#
Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Schultz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Schultz throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schultz tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Schultz lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Schultz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Diaz looks to move away, Schultz throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schultz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schultz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Schultz slips a straight right by Diaz.
Schultz throws a good cross that connects.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schultz is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Schultz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Schultz misses with a head kick.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Schultz missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Schultz.
Schultz scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Schultz counters with a nice uppercut.
Dutch Schultz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Schultz sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Schultz saw that one coming.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Schultz.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Schultz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
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!
Schultz tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schultz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.#T4#
Diaz lands with a hook. Schultz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Schultz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schultz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Schultz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Schultz.
Schultz connects with a body shot.
Schultz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Schultz.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Schultz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Schultz throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Schultz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Schultz's guard.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schultz is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Schultz dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz working over Schultz with some ground and pound. Schultz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz throws a strike but Schultz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schultz to regain full guard.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Schultz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz is controlling Diaz's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schultz tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schultz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Schultz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dutch Schultz is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Schultz throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dutch Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Schultz counters with a nice body kick.
Schultz tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schultz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz moves out of range as Schultz throws a body kick.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schultz.
Schultz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Schultz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
Schultz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Schultz throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diaz cracks Schultz with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schultz missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schultz throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schultz.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Schultz misses with a straight right.
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Schultz. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Schultz throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Schultz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schultz's head backwards.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
Diaz tests Schultz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schultz scores with a three punch combo!
Schultz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schultz is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schultz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Diaz thows a huge punch but Schultz dodges it nicely.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Diaz thows a huge punch but Schultz dodges it nicely.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz working over Schultz with some ground and pound. Schultz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Diaz is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mat Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Schultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Schultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schultz to regain full guard.
Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Diaz cracks Schultz with a solid left hand.
Schultz has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dutch Schultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schultz misses with a straight left.
Schultz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schultz misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Diaz lands a big shot that drops Schultz! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Schultz is rocked!
Diaz works over Schultz with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mat Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schultz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Schultz!
Dutch Schultz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Orion vs Hawtry
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Diaz connects with a jab.#T1#
Diaz misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz jabs Saarenpaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa is breathing heavily.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.#ROC2#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Diaz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Saarenpaa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Diaz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Saarenpaa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
An out of breath Mat Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawtry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz throws a jab when Hawtry was well out of range.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Hawtry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Hawtry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawtry is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Hawtry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hawtry is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawtry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawtry wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Hawtry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawtry prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz gets full guard.
Hawtry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hawtry preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hawtry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Hawtry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawtry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Hawtry is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Hawtry there.
Hawtry lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Hawtry keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hawtry is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawtry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawtry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawtry's back!
Hawtry tries to break free.
Hawtry trying to control the hands but Diaz breaks the grip. #T3#
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hawtry doesn't escape.
Hawtry tries to break free.
Hawtry manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hawtry.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hawtry 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.
Hawtry working a defensive guard but Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hawtry is not content to let Diaz control the position.#T4#
Hawtry controlling the position well.
Hawtry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Hawtry is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hawtry keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawtry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Hawtry will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hawtry misses with a looping right.
Hawtry shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawtry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawtry.
Hawtry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawtry.
Hawtry misses with a straight left.
Hawtry cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawtry manages to avoid it.
Hawtry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a jab to Hawtry's midsection.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Hawtry's head but Hawtry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawtry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Hawtry lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hawtry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawtry.
Hawtry shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Hawtry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz punishes Hawtry's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz misses with a body shot. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawtry's guard.
Diaz trying to control but Hawtry is working from the bottom.
Hawtry is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Hawtry controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Charles Hawtry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawtry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawtry 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#
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawtry trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 wants to sweep here but Hawtry controlling him for the moment.
Hawtry passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Hawtry, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ground and pound from Hawtry.
Hawtry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Hawtry there.
Hawtry is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Hawtry is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to control but Hawtry is keeping busy.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawtry.
Hawtry uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Diaz can't escape the position. #T4#
Hawtry pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hawtry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hawtry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Hawtry lands a big elbow - Diaz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Diaz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles Hawtry!
Charles Hawtry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Grimes lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz works on Grimes's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimes tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Grimes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Grimes takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.#CL2#
Diaz has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes can't break the clinch.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz jabs Grimes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz checks a low kick from Grimes.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Grimes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimes's head.#T2#
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Diaz cracks Grimes with an uppercut from hell and Grimes crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Diaz's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Diaz prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz. #TD2#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimes's half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Diaz throwing shots but Grimes is blocking nicely. #T4#
Diaz wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz winds up and cracks Grimes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grimes is looking to escape.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz trying to advance position but Grimes counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimes takes a shot to the head.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Diaz has hold of one of Grimes's legs. Grimes is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz passes Grimes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz stops Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Grimes has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimes's head. #T3#
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Grimes uses the momentum to regain guard. #ES#
Grimes has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Grimes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimes is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grimes throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grimes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Grimes postures up.
Diaz 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#
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grimes pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grimes is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimes is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Grimes's temple.
Diaz is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz working Grimes over with strikes.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Grimes defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Grimes's head.
Diaz is nestled in close to Grimes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Mat Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mat Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz looking to finish with strikes here!
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kuznetsov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz working Kuznetsov over with strikes here.
Diaz drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kuznetsov! More shots from Diaz and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
Our winner, Mat Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Khan connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Khan tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan misses with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan, which made it look bad.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan lands a body shot. #T1#
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Khan misses with a low kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz wants to clinch.#TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Khan's guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz stands and throws Khan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3#
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Diaz is trying to ground and pound but Khan uses the momentary lack of control by Diaz to regain half guard.
Khan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Khan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Khan defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Diaz darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Khan lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khan is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Khan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Argat Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Argat Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.#T2#
Diaz works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan looking to stall. #T3#
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan lands a head kick!
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?#T4#
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan throws an overhand right that drops Diaz like a sack of potatoes! Khan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argat Khan!
During a confident post fight interview, Argat Khan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Puno vs McGrady
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Po is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Po misses with a hook
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Po let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz works Po's body with a nice hook.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz catches Po with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Po pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz presses Po against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Po prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Po throws a big counter head kick but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Po throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Po lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Po digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Po.
Po digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Po works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Po keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Po thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Po digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.#T3#
Po throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Nice body punch from Po.
Po throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz cracks Po with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
A big left from Po misses.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz wants to clinch
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Po is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Po scores with a nice strike.
Kung Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Po missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Po to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kung Po will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Po misses.
Po tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Po.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Po looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom.
Diaz is working Po over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Diaz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Po is rocked!
Diaz lands a big elbow - Po is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Po is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kung Po stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came out with bad game plan.'.

Event: EFC Fernando vs DeSilva
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Khrapov Jr in a clinch.
Diaz digs a right hand into Khrapov Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khrapov Jr's gas tank.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Khrapov Jr controls the action.
Khrapov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khrapov Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khrapov Jr looking to stall.
Khrapov Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Khrapov Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Khrapov Jr controls his hands.
Khrapov Jr tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Khrapov Jr avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Khrapov Jr taking a breather. #T1#
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Khrapov Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
Khrapov Jr tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
I was talking to Khrapov Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khrapov Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Khrapov Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khrapov Jr stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khrapov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A short left from Diaz. #T2#
Khrapov Jr lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Khrapov Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz cracks Khrapov Jr with a nice body shot.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khrapov Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Khrapov Jr into the cage.
Khrapov Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khrapov Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khrapov Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.
Khrapov Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr taking a breather.
Khrapov Jr prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Khrapov Jr with a nice body shot.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khrapov Jr feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Khrapov Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khrapov Jr as he avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Khrapov Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khrapov Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Khrapov Jr is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Khrapov Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov Jr.
Nice defenses there by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr walks into a jab.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.#T4#
A big left from Diaz misses.
Khrapov Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz prevents Khrapov Jr from improving his position.
Khrapov Jr manages to get to full guard.
Khrapov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khrapov Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.#ROC2#
Khrapov Jr is rocked!
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Khrapov Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khrapov Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Khrapov Jr right on the button. Khrapov Jr goes down! Diaz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diaz gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
An out of breath Mat Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 181
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Sanada slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Sanada clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Jab from Sanada.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanada on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanada's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Sanada pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Sanada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Diaz 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.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanada is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Sanada trying to control the position here.
Sanada looking to control.
Sanada controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses the jab.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Sanada tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanada is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanada reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard.
Sanada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Sanada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a left hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanada, which made it look bad.
Diaz scores with a one two! Sanada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.#KD#
Sanada sends Diaz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanada is motioning to the referee to let Diaz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?#T1#
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diaz! Sanada lets Diaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Diaz throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sanada lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diaz. Sanada pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Doom lands with a cross.
Doom walks into a jab.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Doom's ribs.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Doom rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doom.
Doom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Doom.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Doom.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
Doom misses with a wild body shot.
Doom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range. #T2#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doom.
Doom cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Doom tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doom.
Doom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Doom.
Doom moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doom thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doom throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Doom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
That kick from Doom tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doom throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doom rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz works Doom's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doom avoids the body shot from Diaz. #T4#
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doom counters with an outside leg kick.
Doom cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doom blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Doom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Doom blocks a jab.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Doom avoids it with no problem.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Doom.
Doom thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Doom counters with a nice leg kick.
Doom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Doom is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doom scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Doom.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Doom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Doom.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Doom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Doom throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Doom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Doom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doom lands a head kick! #T2#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch but Doom is having none of it.
Doom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz punishes Doom's body with a nice straight punch.
Doom defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Doom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Doom.
Doom dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Doom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doom thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#T3#
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom lands a nice shot to the body.
Doom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz checks a low kick from Doom.#CL2#
Diaz clinches.
Doom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Doom misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doom stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doom scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Doom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Doom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Doom struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Doom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doom lands an uppercut.
Doom missing with knees to the body.
Doom lands with a left to the head.
Doom can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Doom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Doom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Doom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doom throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a hook. Doom ducked under it nicely.
Doom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
A big right from Doom misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doom, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
An attempted straight right counter from Doom misses the target.#T1#
Doom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Doom.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doom is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Doom is trying to buck Diaz off.
Diaz trying to control the position but Doom is working away.
Doom pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Doom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doom down.
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Doom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diaz cracks Doom with a big right hand but Doom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
Doom defending against the ground and pound.
Doom wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz prevents Doom from escaping the position.#T3#
Diaz wants to control but Doom is keeping him busy.
Doom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diaz trying to control the position but Doom is working away.
Doom pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Doom is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Doom is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Doom tries to escape but Diaz is in control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Doom is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doom down.
Diaz grinds an elbow into Doom's temple.
Doom is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doom down.
Diaz landing a few strikes.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz really dominated that round.
That's time! Doom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom misses with a hook.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Doom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Doom connects with the punch.
Doom blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz checks a low kick from Doom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doom.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doom avoids the body shot from Diaz. #T1#
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doom.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doom throws a shot to the body.
Doom stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Doom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz stuns Doom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Doom pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well. #T2#
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Doom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Doom tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doom throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Doom gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Project Doom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.
Doom misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Doom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Doom misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Diaz tests Doom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Doom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Doom throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Doom scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doom thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doom scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doom tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Doom tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.#T4#
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
Doom cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Doom slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
The crowd cheers as Doom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Doom manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom had his way with Mat Diaz in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Doom clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Doom wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Doom controls his hands.
Doom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doom lands a knee to the body.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doom lands a shoulder strike.
Doom misses with a knee strike.
Doom blocks a body shot from Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Doom. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Doom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doom. #T1#
Doom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CL#
Doom closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Doom finish him?
Doom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Doom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Project Doom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Doom blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Doom misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Doom.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Doom avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Doom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mat Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Doom.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Doom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Project Doom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.
Doom lands a body shot.
Diaz tries a body shot but Doom blocks it.
Doom has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Doom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doom prevents it. #BC#
Doom breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Doom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doom lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Doom.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doom swivels and escapes.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doom. #T3#
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Doom lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Jab by Doom.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Doom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Doom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
and Doom counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Diaz! He's just covering up as Doom starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Doom!
Project Doom retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Project Doom 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Hunt jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz misses the jab.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Diaz shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.#TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#T2#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to hit a switch here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there!
Hunt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Hunt won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it. #SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
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 Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Hunt slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunt postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hunt trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hunt 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.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Diaz throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to control but Diaz passes into side control!
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Hunt trying his best to control but Diaz has mounted him.
Diaz breaks from Hunt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hunt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Diaz works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.#T2#
Diaz throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Diaz connects with the punch.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Hunt swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mat Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Lang misses with the combination.
Lang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz scores with a one two! Lang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. Diaz catches Lang right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Lang is rocked!
Lang misses with a double jab.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Diaz comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lang falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lang was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Smiff moves into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz has picked Smiff up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz working Smiff over with strikes.
Diaz winds up and cracks Smiff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smiff trying to control from the bottom.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Smiff has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smiff is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smiff wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Smiff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smiff 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.
Smiff has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Smiff 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.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Smiff blocks nicely.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Smiff takes the fight into the clinch.
Smiff is trying to break free.
Smiff prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Smiff tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Smiff struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Smiff working hard to break the clinch.
Smiff stalls.
Smiff tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Smiff tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff working aggressively here.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smiff prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Smiff blocks it. #TD#
Diaz lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff looking to control. #SUB2#
Smiff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Smiff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Smiff tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smiff!
Mat Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.
Smiff is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smiff is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smiff is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smiff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Diaz is nestled in close to Smiff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smiff trying to control here.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Smiff's hands, connecting with Smiff's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smiff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Smiff is rocked!
Diaz takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Smiff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smiff scrambles back to his feet.
Smiff shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz cracks Smiff with a hook to the temple - Smiff is on wobbly legs here! Diaz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smiff falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Diaz wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mat Diaz!
An out of breath Mat Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Doom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doom slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doom avoids it really well and circles away.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Doom jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doom moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom's corner calls for a 1-2. Doom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Doom throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Doom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Doom settles back down.
Doom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doom.
An inside leg kick from Doom misses.
Some wild striking there from Doom.
Diaz jabs Doom right on the nose. Doom blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Doom tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Doom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doom.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz sizes up Doom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doom throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz throwing shots but Doom is blocking nicely.
Doom tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Doom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diaz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doom misses with some punches.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3##BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Doom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Doom.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Doom - just one landing.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doom rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Doom throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Doom misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Doom has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Doom throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Doom does it's job there.
Doom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Doom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doom throws a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Doom gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Doom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Doom settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz slips a jab from Doom.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Doom throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz shoots in but Doom avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz prevents Doom from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doom is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position but Doom is working away.
Doom tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym.#T1#
Doom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Doom is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Doom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diaz thuds his right hand into Doom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Doom.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Doom connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Doom.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance.
Doom misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz goes for a double leg but Doom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doom continues to drive forward.
Diaz throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doom throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Doom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Doom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Doom is trying to get back to his feet.
Doom is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz trying to control the position but Doom is working away.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz prevents Doom from escaping the position.#T4#
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz cracks Doom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Doom wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Doom catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz prevents Doom from getting back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Doom has wrist control.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard.
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doom wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz advances to half guard. #ES#
Doom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Doom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Diaz takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doom tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
It looked like Doom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doom doesn't seem bothered though.
Doom lands a high kick!
Doom misses with a head kick.
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
Doom throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
A jab from Doom misses.
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doom.
Doom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Diaz.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doom, as that shot connected.
Doom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Doom lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Doom takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Doom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doom throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Doom slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doom connects with the punch.
Doom tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doom wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Doom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doom tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Doom.
Doom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Doom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doom continues to drive forward.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Doom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Project Doom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Doom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Doom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz works Doom's body with a nice hook.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Doom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Doom.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doom is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Doom.
Diaz throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz moves forwards but Doom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Doom finish him?
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
After the fight, Project Doom 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Lang lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz slips a jab from Lang.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lang on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lang throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Lang defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Lang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lang jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Lang throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Diaz is looking to wear down Lang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz is working Lang over against the cage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Lang misses with the head strike. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
A big right from Diaz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Lang lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lang misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Lang feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Lang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Lang.
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! Lang follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang is the new welterweight champion!
David Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 157
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ahonen digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahonen as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ahonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick.
Ahonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahonen doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahonen - that will leave a mark!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a looping left.#T1#
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz punishes Ahonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Nice shot by Ahonen.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen jabs at Diaz's body.
Ahonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahonen.
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!
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Ahonen settles back down.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ahonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ahonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz slips a jab from Ahonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Ahonen with an uppercut!
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen takes one to the side of the head.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Diaz.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.#T3#
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Ahonen counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Ahonen there.
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen jabs at Diaz's body.
Ahonen throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Ahonen is having none of it. #T4#
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Diaz is trying to control. Ahonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Ahonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ahonen scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahonen as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahonen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Ahonen regains half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Ahonen dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ahonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz working over Ahonen with some ground and pound. Ahonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Diaz prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Ahonen trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Ahonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz 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#
Ahonen is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Ahonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Ahonen looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Diaz catches Ahonen right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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.
Diaz is keen to just control but Ahonen is a slippery customer.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahonen gets back to full guard.
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Ahonen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Ahonen lands a jab.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Ahonen throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ahonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 misses with a looping left.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahonen lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Ahonen's ribs.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.#T1#
Ahonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Ahonen's guard.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahonen's head.#ROC2#
Ahonen is rocked!
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Oh Ahonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ahonen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Diaz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mat Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Denke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denke is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Denke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Denke is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Denke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Denke looks a forlorn figure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Denke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Denke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denke.
Denke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Denke keeps control of the position.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Denke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish. #T2#
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Denke is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Diaz keeping full guard, as Denke tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz 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#
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Denke's head. #SUB#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz winds up and cracks Denke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Denke is working away.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Denke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denke on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Denke.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Diaz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz slips under a jab.#T1#
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.#TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Denke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Denke! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
A very excited looking Mat Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Bosch swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Bosch wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bosch as he avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Bosch's ribs.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Bosch, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Bosch against the cage but Bosch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bosch walks into a jab.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Bosch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#T1#
Bosch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Bosch defends it easily.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Bosch has moved into half guard.
Bosch tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bosch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz 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#
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bosch wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bosch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Diaz prevents Bosch from improving his position.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Bosch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diaz is in close to Bosch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works over Bosch with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is looking to pass into half guard but Bosch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bosch is in guard.#REVR##SU#
Bosch stands up from Diaz's guard - Bosch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Diaz misses. #CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Bosch avoids it well.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Bosch scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Bosch clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Bosch tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch misses with a body punch. #T1#
Bosch tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A short left from Bosch.
Bosch is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bosch down to the mat. Bosch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bosch's waist but Bosch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Bosch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosch to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz defending well as Bosch loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Bosch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Bosch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bosch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosch finish him?
Bosch drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Diaz right on the button. Diaz goes down! Bosch follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bosch gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heribert Bosch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Heribert Bosch thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Aspire 74: Skovgaard v Montana
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tetch to score with a decent uppercut.
Tetch cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Tetch swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetch was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tetch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tetch misses with a straight right.
Tetch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tetch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Diaz stuns Tetch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Tetch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Tetch ducks down to avoid it.
Tetch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tetch lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#T1#
Tetch misses with a leg kick.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tetch finish him?
Jervis Tetch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Tetch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz throws a jab when Tetch was well out of range.
Tetch motions for Diaz to come forward. Tetch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tetch throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Tetch.
Tetch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tetch.
A good leg kick by Tetch.
A punch lands to the side of Tetch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tetch manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Diaz.#ROC2#
Tetch is rocked!
Tetch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oh Tetch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tetch switches off momentarily and Diaz cracks him with a monster right hand! Tetch topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Diaz dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mat Diaz!
Our winner, Mat Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Aspire 68: Brophy v Adams
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
McGuire throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGuire's guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
McGuire working some strikes from top position.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGuire is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGuire trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McGuire has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McGuire is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put McGuire to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mat Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Mat Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Final Battle
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Mendez staying out of range there.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Mendez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
Mendez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mendez misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendez.#CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Mendez throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Mendez throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mendez is rocked!#KD#
Mendez lands a big uppercut and Diaz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diaz looks OK. Mendez waves Diaz back to his feet!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! Mendez follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Angelo Mendez waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OMRGA 36
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Blinder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Blinder's head but Blinder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Blinder gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Diaz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Blinder jabs at Diaz's body.
Blinder throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Blinder bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blinder darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Blinder into the cage.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blinder's waist but Blinder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Blinder lands with a right hand. #TD#
Blinder gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Blinder kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
Peaky Blinder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blinder misses with a looping left.
Blinder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blinder is looking to clinch.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blinder scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Blinder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blinder lands a left hand.
Blinder told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Blinder controls the action.
Blinder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Blinder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mat Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peaky Blinder.
Blinder tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Blinder.
Blinder misses with a hook
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. #T3#
Blinder scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blinder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blinder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Blinder misses with a kick to the body
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Jab from Diaz.
Blinder tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blinder doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Blinder. #T4#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Blinder throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blinder.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Blinder.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Blinder manages to avoid it.
Blinder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Blinder.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Blinder sprawls well.
Blinder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Blinder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blinder misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peaky Blinder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blinder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blinder is looking to clinch.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peaky Blinder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Blinder both land. Nice combination.
Blinder looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Blinder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blinder somewhat.
Blinder throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Blinder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blinder motions for Diaz to come forward. Blinder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Blinder manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Blinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz works Blinder's body with a nice hook.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blinder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blinder moves out of range of the strikes.
Blinder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blinder looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blinder.
Blinder tries to land a body kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Blinder.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Blinder.
Blinder throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Blinder throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blinder.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Blinder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Blinder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blinder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Blinder misses.
Blinder tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blinder was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blinder.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Blinder misses with a kick to the body
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blinder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blinder is breathing heavily.
Blinder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blinder fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Blinder's head back.
Blinder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blinder tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Blinder misses with a series of wild punches.
As Blinder looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Blinder just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blinder takes one on the button.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Blinder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blinder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blinder tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blinder.
Blinder avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Blinder is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blinder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blinder misses with a head kick.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blinder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blinder.
Blinder throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blinder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blinder tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blinder swinging wildly here.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blinder throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Blinder.
Blinder looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blinder stuffs the takedown.
As Diaz backs off Blinder throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Blinder. #T2#
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blinder moves away.
Blinder unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blinder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Blinder misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a body punch but Blinder moves out of range.
Blinder wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blinder on the side of the head.
Blinder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Good exchange - Blinder coming out on top.#T3#
Blinder lands a high kick!
Blinder throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blinder misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Blinder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Blinder.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Blinder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mat Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peaky Blinder.
Blinder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Blinder has managed to clinch.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blinder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blinder tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blinder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blinder misses with a takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mat Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OMEGA 33
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sin throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sin.
That kick from Sin tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sin misses with a leg kick.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sin throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sin lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.#T1#
Sin throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin misses with a hook
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sin throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Diaz shoots and misses
and Sin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
We've been informed that Sin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sin misses with a combination
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Sin jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Sin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Sin avoids it well and moves away.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sin misses with a hook
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sin throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sin! But no joy.
Sin scores with a nice right hand.
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sin cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Sin thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Sin counters with a left to the body.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Sin throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Sin staying out of range there.
Sin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sin is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Sin cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
What's Sin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Diaz trying to control the action but Sin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Sin!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but Sin has passed to side control!
Sin just content to control the position.
Sin trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T3#
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sin's best efforts.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.
Sin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Sin keeps him under control.
Sin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diaz pushes down on Sin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Sin takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Sin misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Sin connects with an inside leg kick.
Sin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sin scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Sin misses with a right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin works the jab nicely.
Sin cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Sin counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sin scores with a jab to the head.
Mat Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Sin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Sin.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sin throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sin sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Sin misses.
Sin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Sin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sin.#T3#
Sin staying out of range there.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Sin sprawls well.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Sin is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks. #T4#
Sin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sin throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sin tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sin 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
Lee Sin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Angelov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Angelov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Angelov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Angelov throws a counter combo.
Angelov's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Angelov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Diaz throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
And Angelov responds with a good body kick, but Diaz manages to step out the way in time.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelov defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Angelov walks into a jab.
Angelov ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A countering left hand to the body from Angelov misses.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angelov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Angelov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angelov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Angelov moves out of range as Diaz strikes.#T3#
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Angelov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Angelov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Angelov moved out of range nicely.
Diaz scores with a hook.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz prevents Angelov from escaping the position.#T4#
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Angelov wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Angelov 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.
Angelov wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Angelov's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelov trying to get back to his feet but Diaz is in full control for now.
Diaz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Angelov. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Angelov avoids the body shot from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Angelov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Angelov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Angelov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mat Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angelov slips a jab from Diaz.
Angelov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Angelov counter with a right hand.
Angelov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Angelov avoids the body shot from Diaz. #T2#
Angelov avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Angelov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Angelov moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Angelov counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Angelov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Angelov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Angelov's hands.#T3#
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Peter Angelov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz throws a right hand that Angelov ducks under and follows up with a left that Angelov also avoids with ease.
Angelov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angelov staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Angelov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Angelov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov.
Angelov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz lands with a hook. Angelov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Angelov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Angelov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Angelov defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Angelov's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Angelov keeps moving. #ES2#
Angelov pushes Diaz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov. #T1##TD#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Angelov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz prevents Angelov from getting back to his feet.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angelov can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Angelov keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Angelov wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#T2##ES2#
Angelov has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diaz cracks Angelov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Angelov counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Angelov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Angelov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz cracks Angelov with a big elbow.
Diaz 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.
Angelov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angelov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Angelov tries to escape but Diaz is in control. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angelov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Angelov's legs.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Peter Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz just content to control the position.
Mat Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Diaz is working to tighten his grip on Angelov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Angelov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Diaz is really squeezing tight and eventually Angelov passes out! Diaz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mat Diaz!
Our winner, Mat Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UB11: Strain
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Anderson misses with the body kick#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz unloads with some huge strikes here! Anderson is out! Diaz wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
The defeated Richard Anderson had this to say: 'This fight is bull and the org is done for. Back to the qfc I guess'.

Event: Emma Five
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Mangrove chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangrove tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Mangrove fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Mangrove 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. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is in close to Mangrove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz is working Mangrove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz works over Mangrove with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangrove has wrist control.
Diaz cracks Mangrove with a solid left hand.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz is sitting in close to Mangrove's body. Mangrove has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diaz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diaz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mangrove.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alka Mangrove!

Event: Emma Four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OToole is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, OToole circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and OToole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from OToole.
Diaz tries for a takedown but OToole circles away easily
and OToole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OToole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but OToole breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but OToole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OToole's half guard.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but OToole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OToole trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OToole can do anything to dispel that myth.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OToole is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but OToole keeps working.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz winds up and cracks OToole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz throwing shots but OToole is blocking nicely.
OToole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to OToole's temple. #CUT#
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz is pressing down on OToole's thigh, looking to free his foot. OToole is holding on for now.
Diaz thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but OToole is defending well.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OToole 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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OToole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling OToole to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and OToole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OToole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
OToole looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by OToole, which made it look bad.
OToole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
A head kick misses from OToole.
Knuckles OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OToole as he jumps to the side.
OToole wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OToole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OToole. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knuckles OToole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but OToole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OToole tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Diaz shoots in but OToole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but OToole circles away.
OToole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OToole is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
OToole is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz 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.
Diaz working over OToole with some ground and pound. OToole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz stops OToole from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knuckles OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
OToole swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz sets himself, and OToole steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
OToole tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
OToole is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T1#
Diaz throwing shots but OToole is blocking nicely.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OToole can do to turn this around?
OToole tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but OToole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz prevents OToole from improving his position.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OToole taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz. #T2#
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OToole's head.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
OToole is rocked!
OToole wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OToole is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
OToole seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OToole has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Diaz winds up and cracks OToole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of OToole's head. #SUB#
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OToole defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - OToole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mat Diaz!
In defeat, Knuckles OToole stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.

Event: Emma Three
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Weber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Weber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Weber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz stands up over Weber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weber trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz won't allow Weber to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weber's head.
Weber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Weber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz works over Weber with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz distracts Weber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Weber looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weber's head.#SUB#
Weber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stands up over Weber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz cracks Weber with a solid left hand.
Diaz trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weber wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weber is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weber's head.
Diaz distracts Weber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weber's head.
Diaz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Weber is rocked!
Weber working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Weber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Diaz pushes down on Weber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Weber tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Weber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz working over Weber with some ground and pound. Weber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Weber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Weber quite badly. Weber pulls Diaz in close trying to recover. Diaz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Weber on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Weber doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!

Event: Emma One
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1##TD#
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Siegel was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz throws a strike but Siegel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Siegel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siegel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siegel throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Siegel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siegel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siegel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siegel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siegel postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Siegel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Siegel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siegel working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siegel tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Siegel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siegel defends it easily.
Siegel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siegel is looking to advance position but Diaz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Diaz working Siegel over with strikes here. #T3#
Diaz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Siegel is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Siegel is rocked!
Siegel is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siegel is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Siegel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Diaz around the waist but Diaz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Diaz is the winner by TKO! Diaz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!

Event: KOTB 42: Guerreiros
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Stolt lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stolt.
Verner Stolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stolt throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Stolt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Stolt misses with a body shot.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stolt defends it well.
Stolt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Stolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stolt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Stolt avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Stolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz defending well as Stolt loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Stolt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stolt tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stolt to the ground. Stolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Stolt.
Stolt throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Stolt lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Stolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Stolt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stolt throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz moves forwards but Stolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Stolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stolt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Jab from Stolt.
Stolt thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolt takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Stolt sends Diaz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stolt is motioning to the referee to let Diaz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Stolt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diaz! Stolt dives in looking to finish! Diaz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verner Stolt!
A relieved looking Verner Stolt 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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