Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC MW42: Dali v Gorbachenko
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Patryk moves out of range as Diggler strikes.
Patryk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a hook. Patryk ducked under it nicely.
Patryk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diggler enables Patryk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diggler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diggler has momentary wrist control but Patryk slips an elbow through the middle.
Diggler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Diggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler lands a couple of digs.
Patryk is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Patryk is rocked!
Diggler postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Patryk covers up, he's hurt! Diggler keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Diggler and the ref steps in to end the fight! Diggler can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
Lukasz Patryk spoke after the fight, saying 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.

Event: IFC MW39: Lomachenko v Chugman
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Diggler throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it.
Yonic connects with a body shot.
Yonic swings for the body but Diggler moves out of range.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Diggler is out of range.
Yonic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yonic takes a swing at Diggler's ribcage but misses.
Diggler misses with a hook #TD2#
and Yonic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diggler's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yonic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yonic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diggler looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggler, not yet.
Diggler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yonic content to stall in guard here.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Yonic prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Yonic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler! #REVR#
Yonic is looking for a sweep.
Yonic regains half guard.
Diggler wants to free his trapped foot but Yonic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yonic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggler.
Diggler working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yonic's thigh. Yonic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diggler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggler looking to sit in guard and control but Yonic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yonic is controlling him. #SUB#
Diggler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
Yonic trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Yonic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diggler's head.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diggler's head.
Yonic controlling from the top position. #T3#
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yonic is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Diggler'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.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Diggler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Yonic trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yonic is controlling him.
Yonic is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Yonic is having none of it. #T4#
Yonic trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yonic passes Diggler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Yonic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggler is just riding it out for now. Yonic eventually gives up the hold.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggler is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Diggler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yonic scores with a shot to the body.
Yonic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggler is just out of range.
Yonic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yonic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggler.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggler checks it well.
Diggler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yonic.
And Yonic tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yonic lands a nice hook to Diggler's body. Diggler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler tries a head kick but it misses.
Yonic connects with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yonic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
Diggler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diggler swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Yonic counters with a single leg into guard. Diggler didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yonic is controlling him.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yonic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yonic stands up over Diggler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yonic stops Diggler from standing up.
Yonic trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Yonic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Yonic is in close to Diggler's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Diggler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yonic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Yonic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yonic stands and throws Diggler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggler keeps working.
Diggler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Diggler taking a bit of punishment here - Yonic scoring with strikes.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yonic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yonic controlling the position from side mount.
Diggler is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control.
Diggler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yonic wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Diggler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diggler is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yonic is putting a hurting on Diggler here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Yonic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diggler some visible discomfort.
Yonic trying to control the position but Diggler is working away.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yonic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diggler is trying to improve his position.
Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diggler trying to remain calm as Yonic controls from the top position.
Yonic looks up at the clock and then as Diggler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yonic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!
Yonic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Diggler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Check out the look on Yonic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Diggler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diggler walks into a straight right hand from Yonic.
Diggler seems to have got his legs back now.
Diggler misses the shot to the body.
Yonic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Diggler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yonic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diggler being controlled here, momentarily.
Yonic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diggler's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler is trying to stand up here but Yonic is controlling him well.
Yonic is nestled in close to Diggler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diggler is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Yonic is working for a kimura but Diggler is defending it quite comfortably.
Diggler is trying to stand. #T1#
Diggler is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
Diggler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diggler.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Diggler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yonic is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to Diggler's brow.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diggler can't keep his opponent in guard - Yonic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diggler has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diggler is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yonic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diggler!
Diggler is trying desperately to improve position.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Yonic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yonic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diggler?
Yonic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yonic wants to control the pace but Diggler is squirming around nicely.
Diggler is trying desperately to improve position.
Yonic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yonic is landing with some decent strikes but Diggler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yonic landing shots from mount.
Yonic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diggler is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Diggler taking shots to the head.
Yonic postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Diggler badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yonic around the waist but Yonic pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yonic is the winner by TKO! Yonic jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggler.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diggler throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggler throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diggler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Diggler misses the shot to the body.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Brown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Diggler thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Diggler moves into the clinch.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Brown wants a takedown.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.#TD2#
Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Diggler'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggler sees it coming and defends easily.
Diggler is looking to escape.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diggler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown wants to escape the position.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diggler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Brown. #CUT#
It looks like Jab Brown has been cut.
Diggler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Brown!
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggler softening up his opponent with strikes here. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Diggler celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!

Event: IFC MW 33 Thomas vs Gellar
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Diggler shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggler trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diggler into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva blocking some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diggler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Diggler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Diggler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggler.
Diggler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Diggler has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira Da Silva.
Diggler misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diggler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira Da Silva's brow.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Diggler shrugs off. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggler backwards. #ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!
Diggler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Diggler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira Da Silva avoids it.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Diggler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Digglers head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggler is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Diggler into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva gets through Diggler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a big right hand that drops Diggler! The killer instinct kicks in and Ferreira Da Silva finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ferreira Da Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

Event: IFC MW 31 Choo vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Average avoids a kick to the body.
Average avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Average listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggler loads up on a big right hand but Average slips the punch.
Average bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diggler's head.
Average seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diggler lands with a right hand.
Diggler shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Average connects with a single shot there.
Average dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggler's coach down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diggler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Average ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggler throws a jab when Average was well out of range.
Diggler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Average uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggler.
Good standup being displayed there by Average as he connects with a hook.
Diggler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Diggler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Average manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Average on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Average gets a double leg takedown into Diggler's guard.
Average preventing the sweep.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average advances position into side control!#SUB#
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Diggler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Average has hold of Diggler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diggler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diggler is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Average has taken his back!#SUB#
Average is looking for the choke from the back position but Diggler is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Average has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diggler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diggler showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Diggler wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Average looking for the choke from the back.
Diggler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler'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.
Average looking to control but Diggler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Average manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diggler to take his back!
Average trying to control.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Average is persistently looking for the submission but Diggler is defending it well.
Average is hanging on to Diggler's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Average working for the choke.
Diggler is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Average working for a choke but Diggler is defending well. #SUB#
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Average.
Diggler is looking to clinch but Average is avoiding it.
Average lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Diggler misses its intended target.
Average appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Average clobbers Diggler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diggler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Average pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggler is out of range and Average settles back down.
Diggler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diggler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggler shoots in looking for a takedown. Average tries to sprawl out of it but Diggler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Average manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average moves away from the strike by Diggler. #TD#
Average gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Average content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Average tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Average has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joe Average overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Check out the look on Average's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Average is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggler can do to turn this around?
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Average works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diggler is looking for a sweep.
Average wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Average in side control lands a decent elbow.
Average lands some shots froms side control.
Average cracks Diggler with a big elbow. #T3#
Average is looking to take a break and control but Diggler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggler is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diggler is trying to get back to half guard.
Diggler is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Average goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diggler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Average but great work by Diggler.
Diggler is putting a hurting on Average here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Diggler lands some shots froms side control.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Average wants to take a breather but Diggler is having none of it. #SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diggler is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average trying to pass the guard but Diggler defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diggler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggler throws a jab but it's blocked by Average.
Average moves out of range as Diggler strikes.
Diggler throws the kick towards the body but Average avoids it.
Average tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggler manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Average rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average gets through Diggler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Average stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Average gets through Diggler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD#
Average connects with a big uppercut there that sends Diggler tumbling to the ground! Average follows him down into his guard. #ROC#
Diggler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Diggler's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Average!

Event: IHOF 9
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Diggler connects with a body shot.
Diggler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggler throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Kaku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diggler pulls Kaku in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diggler looking to control but Kaku passes into half guard.
Diggler wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Kaku connects with a nice short shot to Diggler's temple. #SUB2#
Kaku 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB2#
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diggler is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Diggler looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Kaku there.
Kaku prevents Diggler from improving his position.
Kaku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diggler! #T2#
Diggler is trying to escape the mount.
Diggler gets back to half guard.
Diggler manages to get to full guard.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now.
Kaku is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaku lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Kaku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggler, not yet.
Kaku trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Kaku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaku throws a strike but Diggler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggler defends well.
Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard.
Diggler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaku has wrist control.
Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diggler throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet.
Kaku punching from the bottom.
Diggler looking to pass the guard.
Kaku controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself.
Diggler landing with the ground and pound.
Kaku trying to control the position.
Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaku has Diggler pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggler 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 Michio Kaku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diggler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Diggler has managed to clinch.
Diggler lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Diggler lands a left hand.
Diggler misses with a body punch.
Diggler struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaku controls his hands.
Diggler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diggler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggler misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent Kaku's takedown attempt.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Diggler lands an elbow inside.
Diggler misses with a body punch.
Diggler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggler scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaku can do to turn this around?
Diggler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggler tries a body shot but Kaku blocks it.
Good body shot from Diggler. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggler.
Kaku tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaku is breathing heavily.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Kaku controls the action.
Kaku takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Kaku controls the action.
Diggler lands a body punch.
Diggler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaku prevents a body shot from Diggler.
Diggler lands a body punch.
Diggler lands a left hand.
Diggler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diggler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaku or not.
Diggler scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Diggler breaks the clinch. #CL#
Diggler moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggler tries to throw a body punch but Kaku avoids it by throwing Diggler back against the cage. #T2#
Kaku avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Kaku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diggler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaku avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Diggler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaku under the eye.
Diggler connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Diggler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diggler with a nice head shot there.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.
Diggler landing some decent shots from guard.
Diggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler.
Diggler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but instead Kaku has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Kaku cracks Diggler with a solid left hand.
Diggler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaku won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.
Kaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggler is on top in guard. #REVR#
Diggler looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Diggler won't allow Kaku to sweep him here.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard.
Kaku throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diggler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diggler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.
Kaku looking to control.
Diggler scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Diggler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diggler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diggler connects with a jab.
Kaku shoots in but Diggler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diggler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kaku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diggler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diggler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Diggler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dirk Diggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Kaku passes into half guard.
Kaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaku is nestled in close to Diggler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet.
Diggler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaku stops Diggler from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Diggler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaku's back!
Kaku tries to escape the position.
Diggler throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kaku could be in trouble here!
Diggler throwing sloppy strikes.
Diggler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kaku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diggler throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler missing with strikes from the back.
Diggler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kaku hold on?!
Kaku trying to control the hands but Diggler won't let him.
Diggler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Diggler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T3#
Kaku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diggler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaku trying to control from the bottom.
Kaku taking some punishment here, with Diggler in his half guard.
Diggler throws a strike but Kaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diggler looking to pass the guard.
Diggler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diggler defends it easily.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Diggler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard.
Kaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Diggler stands up and waves to Kaku to follow him.
Kaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes.
Diggler tests Kaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Diggler has Kaku up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Diggler manages to get underhooks.
Michio Kaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Diggler blocking some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Dirk Diggler!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Dirk Diggler!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Dirk Diggler!

Dirk Diggler wins by unanimous decision!
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.

Event: IHOF 6: Snake Eyes
Date: Apr 12, 2018

#R1#
Gorbachenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diggler thows a leg kick but Gorbachenko checks it #KD2#
and Gorbachenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diggler! Gorbachenko lets Diggler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler 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.
Gorbachenko connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Diggler covering up! Gorbachenko comes in with a big uppercut and Diggler goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anatoly Gorbachenko!
A very excited looking Anatoly Gorbachenko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IHOF 3.0: Thaw Brawl
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Kaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kaku cracks Diggler with a big right hand but Diggler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaku scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Kaku has hold of Diggler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diggler seems comfortable defending it but Kaku has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diggler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diggler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaku couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michio Kaku!
A relieved looking Michio Kaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IHOF 2.0: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Diggler throws a lazy head kick
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Diggler down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Diggler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Diggler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Diggler tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Ferguson!

Event: GFO 15:
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Bell gets the takedown into side control.
Diggler is pushing Bell's head away, looking to escape. Bell manages to hold on to the position though.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diggler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diggler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face as Bell controls the position.
Diggler stops Bell from passing to mount. #SU2#
Bell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Diggler has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggler.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggler wants to take the fight to the mat but Bell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Bell.
Bell connects with a right hand. Diggler shakes it off.
Bell misses with a low kick. #T1#
A combination from Bell does no damage. #CL2#
Bell rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bell stalling in the clinch but Diggler improves position.
Bell stops a takedown attempt from Diggler.
Diggler avoiding damage as Bell throws knees to the body.
Diggler is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Bell decides to pull guard.
Diggler connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
It looks like Drevin Bell has been cut.
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler chips away with some ground and pound.
Bell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Bell is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Drevin Bell's cut even more.
Diggler forces his way into half guard.
Bell is still in real trouble! Can Diggler finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diggler trying to control from Bell's half guard. Bell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diggler landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Diggler gets to his feet and stands over Bell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bell felt that one! Diggler unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bell from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!

Event: DFN#25 Conchito vs White
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Diggler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venczel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Venczel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Venczel cracks Diggler with an open hand slap.
Diggler shoots in looking for a takedown. Venczel tries to sprawl out of it but Diggler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Venczel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Venczel.
Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venczel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venczel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venczel scores with a nice strike.
Venczel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diggler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venczel cracks a nice hook into Diggler's ribs.#TD#
Venczel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diggler is trying to defend but Venczel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Diggler is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel. #T1#
Diggler wants to get back to full guard.
Diggler gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diggler is looking for a triangle but Venczel pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Venczel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Venczel landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Venczel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diggler, up you get!
Nice shot lands for Venczel.
Venczel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diggler misses with the combination.
Venczel lands with a right hand. #T2#
Diggler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diggler enables Venczel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diggler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venczel is one step ahead there.
Venczel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Diggler is rocked!
Venczel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Diggler's brow.
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Venczel won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Diggler's brow.
Diggler is still in real trouble! Can Venczel finish him?#SUB2#
Diggler looking for a guillotine here but Venczel defends easily.
Diggler seems to have recovered his senses.
Venczel stays in close to Diggler's body and controls the position.
Venczel passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Venczel has hold of Diggler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diggler seems comfortable defending it but Venczel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diggler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diggler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Venczel couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zsiga Venczel!
A victorious Zsiga Venczel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#92 Muller vs Eirickson
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Ting Wong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diggler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ting Wong tried to score with a low kick but Diggler checks it.
Diggler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Ting Wong does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Diggler 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diggler.
Diggler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ting Wong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Diggler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ting Wong closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diggler! Ting Wong dives in looking to finish! Diggler 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 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Ting Wong!
Sum Ting Wong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMMA 6
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Wood wants to clinch but Diggler slips to the side#TD#
and Diggler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggler. #SUB#
Diggler drops back looking for a leg! Wood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wood manages to kick Diggler off! Diggler jumps back into Wood's guard.
Diggler throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diggler trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Diggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Wood trying to control the position.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Diggler is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diggler throws an elbow that misses. Wood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diggler's guard. Nice move by Wood!#REVB#
Wood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.#SUB#
Diggler is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood is pushing down on Diggler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diggler is fighting to maintain full guard but Wood has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diggler is not content to let Wood control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Diggler'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.#T2#
Diggler wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
Diggler looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diggler looking for submissions off his back.
Wood passes to full mount!
Diggler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood looking to control but Diggler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Diggler is working to get back to half guard.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.
Diggler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wood tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diggler gets back to half guard.
Diggler is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Wood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diggler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Diggler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diggler stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Diggler is having none of it.
Diggler trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Diggler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Diggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diggler postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggler connects with a couple of short punches.
Diggler looking to pass the guard.
Diggler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dirk Diggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Diggler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggler forces his way into half guard.
Wood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Diggler is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Ground and pound from Diggler.
Diggler lands strikes from half guard.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diggler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diggler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Diggler is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Diggler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diggler wants to pass the guard but Wood is defending well.
Wood trying to control but Diggler postures up.
Wood wants to get back to full guard.
Diggler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diggler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diggler thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Diggler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diggler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diggler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diggler prevents Wood from getting the reversal.
Diggler landing shots from mount.
Diggler working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Diggler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wood gets back to half guard.
Wood looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Diggler working Wood over with strikes.
Diggler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diggler cracks Wood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diggler lands a big elbow - Wood is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wood is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!

Event: EMMA5
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Diggler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angry.
A lazy left from Angry finds it's target.#KD#
Angry drops Diggler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diggler looks back up at him and smiles so Angry waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Diggler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Angry points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Diggler wakes up just in time to hear Angry thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Angry!
Joe Angry is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: EMMA3
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Diggler blocks a head kick by Wood. #CL#
Diggler has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Wood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diggler up against the cage.
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Wood trying to stall but Diggler improves his position.
Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Diggler won't want to take too many of those.
Diggler can't get the takedown.
Diggler can't get the takedown.
Wood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wood landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler has Wood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wood smiles and moves away.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Diggler stumbling back into the cage.
Wood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood keeps Diggler at a distance using the push kick.
Wood misses with the combination.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood throws a series of strikes that have Diggler backpedaling. #CL#
Diggler has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Wood wants to stall.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diggler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diggler is trying to pull guard but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wood has Diggler pushed against the cage.#T2#
Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Diggler gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler tries to score a body lock takedown but Wood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diggler is trying to drag Wood to the mat but Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Wood.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood is struggling to control the position.
Wood is looking to control Diggler's arms but Diggler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maddox Wood.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Digglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Wood does no damage. #CL#
Diggler has managed to clinch. #T3#
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Diggler is blocking nicely.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Diggler blocks with his arms. #TD#
Diggler is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wood can't fight it off and eventually Diggler manages to take the fight to the floor. Wood looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wood is looking to stand up but Diggler isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Diggler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wood! #REVB#
Diggler struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Wood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wood misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Diggler can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Wood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wood off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wood is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Can Wood hold on?! Diggler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maddox Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler'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#
Diggler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Diggler moves into the clinch.
Wood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diggler is keeping busy.
Wood is looking to control Diggler's arms but Diggler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage.
Wood seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Wood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maddox Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maddox Wood.
Diggler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood keeps Diggler at a distance using the push kick.
Wood lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Wood lands a left and a right that sends Diggler crashing to the canvas! Wood dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Wood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Oh Diggler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diggler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wood.
We've been hearing good reports from Diggler'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.
Poor strikes thrown by Wood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wood throws some wild stikes that Diggler manages to avoid easily.
Diggler blocking the ground and pound.
Wood looking to finish with strikes here!
Diggler seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Diggler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wood.
Diggler blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Wood throwing strikes here but Diggler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diggler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diggler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wood is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.
Diggler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Diggler scoring with some ground and pound.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Diggler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diggler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Diggler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#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.
Diggler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Diggler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diggler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diggler is pushing down on Wood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wood is fighting to maintain full guard but Diggler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diggler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diggler passes to side control.
Diggler lands a nice forearm strike.
Wood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diggler is controlling him well.#ES2#
Wood sneaks out the side door and pushes Diggler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maddox Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Wood scores with a head kick. Diggler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Wood pushes Diggler up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Diggler has hold of one of Wood's legs. Wood is fighting the takedown attempt but Diggler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diggler chips away with some ground and pound.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Diggler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diggler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggler's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Diggler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diggler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dirk Diggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggler stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Wood is rocked!
Diggler connects with a couple of short punches.
Wood is still in real trouble! Can Diggler finish him?#ES2#
Wood kicks Diggler off and gets to his feet.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Diggler gets a clinch. #T1#
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Wood.
Wood tries to stall but Diggler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wood stalling in the clinch but Diggler improves position.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood lands a right hand.
Diggler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wood is defending well.
Diggler wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wood lands a left hand.
Diggler is working for takedown but Wood is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Diggler won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Wood. #T2#
Wood tries to stall but Diggler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wood lands a nice knee to the body.
Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Diggler won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wood obliges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maddox Wood.#TD#
Diggler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diggler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diggler 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.
Diggler working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Diggler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diggler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wood pushes Diggler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diggler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Diggler scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Diggler tries for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Diggler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wood pushes Diggler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diggler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diggler lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Diggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wood, who protects the arm well.
Diggler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wood is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Diggler advances nicely into full mount.
Diggler landing strikes from the mount and Wood is in trouble!
Diggler lands a big elbow.
Wood'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.
Diggler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wood's face.
Diggler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wood?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Diggler! Wood is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: EMMA2
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Diggler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butternuts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butternuts is looking to counter the offense by Diggler and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butternuts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggler.
Diggler takes one to the side of the head.
Diggler is looking to clinch.
Butternuts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diggler has closed the distance and engaged Butternuts in a clinch.
Butternuts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Diggler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butternuts swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggler.#T1#
Diggler is looking to clinch but Butternuts is avoiding it.
Diggler blocks a head kick by Butternuts .
Diggler feints a counter leg kick.
Butternuts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Butternuts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggler's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butternuts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggler.
Diggler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
Diggler misses with a wild combination.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
Diggler throws a big shot that misses.
Diggler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butternuts circles away quickly and effectively.
Butternuts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggler.
Diggler dives in and grabs Butternuts 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butternuts pushes down on Diggler's head and hops out.
Diggler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fran Butternuts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butternuts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butternuts connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler tries for a takedown but Butternuts circles away easily#CL#
and Butternuts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diggler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butternuts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fran Butternuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Diggler.#BC#
Butternuts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Butternuts keeps Diggler at a distance using the push kick.
Diggler walks into a left hand.
Diggler tries to clinch up.#CL#
Butternuts clinches up against the cage.
Diggler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Butternuts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Butternuts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butternuts throws a head kick that half lands.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butternuts was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggler.
Diggler walks into a stiff left hand from Butternuts .
Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butternuts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Diggler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butternuts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butternuts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler tries to clinch but Butternuts is having none of it. #CL#
Butternuts rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler is trying to pull guard but Butternuts has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler can't get the takedown.
Butternuts scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Butternuts .
Diggler wants to take the fight to the mat but Butternuts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butternuts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggler backwards. #BC#
Butternuts 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Butternuts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Butternuts defending well as Diggler loads up on a big left hand.
Diggler takes a swing at Butternuts 's ribcage but misses.
Butternuts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butternuts cracks Diggler with an open hand slap.
Diggler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butternuts .
Diggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butternuts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butternuts is looking to counter the offense by Diggler and move into the clinch.
Diggler tries to clinch but Butternuts is having none of it.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
Diggler tries to clinch there but Butternuts circles away.
Diggler wants to clinch.
Butternuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butternuts throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Diggler shoots in but Butternuts avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Diggler moves into the clinch successfully.
Diggler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butternuts lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Diggler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diggler tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Diggler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Butternuts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diggler but great work by Butternuts .
Butternuts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler wants to control but Butternuts postures up.
Diggler throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Diggler is looking for a sweep.
Butternuts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diggler is trying to improve his position.
Butternuts has control of an arm but Diggler manages to advance to Butternuts 's back!
Diggler is punishing Butternuts with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Butternuts is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Diggler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Diggler lands a shot to the head.
Diggler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Butternuts !
Diggler punishes Butternuts with strikes from the back mount.
Diggler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Diggler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Diggler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC2#
Butternuts is rocked!
Diggler cracks Butternuts with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Butternuts from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oh Butternuts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggler scoring with big shots to the body. Butternuts is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Butternuts was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: EMMA1
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Evron has closed the distance and engaged Diggler in a clinch.
Evron looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Evron tightens his grip and picks Diggler up, before dumping him to the ground. Diggler manages to land in guard.
Evron prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diggler has his feet on Evron's thighs here. He's pushed Evron off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Evron screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirk Diggler!

Event: GFC3:Ganbaatar vs Reyes
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1#
Darboh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggler's sensitive parts. #CL#
Darboh moves into the clinch successfully.
Diggler is trying to pull guard but Darboh has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Darboh has picked Diggler up - he's going for a ride! Darboh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diggler 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#
Diggler is nestled in close to Darboh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Diggler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diggler lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darboh trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diggler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Darboh actively working from the bottom here.
Diggler winds up and cracks Darboh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diggler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Diggler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Darboh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dirk Diggler!

Event: GFC2:B.Wood vs Batinic
Date: May 15, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Yamamoto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diggler sprawling to the canvas! Diggler rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yamamoto finish him?! #ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Yamamoto fakes the body blow, causing Diggler to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Diggler goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hakanawa Yamamoto!
After winning the bout, Hakanawa Yamamoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017

#R1#
Diggler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diggler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Perkele lands a big uppercut and Diggler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diggler looks OK. Perkele waves Diggler back to his feet!#ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Diggler hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Perkele!

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