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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gregory drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gregory postures up.
Gregory connects with a couple of short punches.
Gregory stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
Gregory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregory works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gregory is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gregory stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Gregory postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gregory working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Gregory is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gregory lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gregory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Gregory postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gregory scoring with some ground and pound.
Gregory scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gregory connects with a couple of short punches.
Gregory with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gregory scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gregory postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Gregory postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gregory connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz looks winded!
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gregory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gregory is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #T3#
Gregory chips away with some ground and pound.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
Gregory lands a couple of elbows.
Gregory working some strikes from top position.
Gregory makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gregory postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gregory content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gregory scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gregory stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gregory lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Gregory postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gregory scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gregory is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gregory works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregory keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Gregory finish him?
Gregory keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
Gregory is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gregory working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gregory gets to his feet and stands over Diaz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diaz felt that one! Gregory unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diaz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalen Gregory!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kostonopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz dives in and grabs Kostonopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kostonopoulos pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Pedro Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kostonopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Kostonopoulos lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz wants a takedown.
#BC#
Kostonopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kostonopoulos.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostonopoulos.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kostonopoulos counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz. #T1#
Kostonopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kostonopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostonopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kostonopoulos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostonopoulos.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Kostonopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diaz avoids it.
Kostonopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Kostonopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostonopoulos counters with a big head kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kostonopoulos is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Kostonopoulos circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kostonopoulos counters with a head kick. #T2#
Kostonopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kostonopoulos tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kostonopoulos to the ground. Kostonopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Kostonopoulos counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kostonopoulos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kostonopoulos breaks from the clinch.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostonopoulos connects with a high kick. #CL#
Kostonopoulos instigates a clinch.
Kostonopoulos slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Kostonopoulos stalling the fight.
Kostonopoulos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Come on Kostonopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kostonopoulos landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elias Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Kostonopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostonopoulos.
Elias Kostonopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kostonopoulos works the jab nicely.
Kostonopoulos connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostonopoulos digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
#CL#
Kostonopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostonopoulos avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Kostonopoulos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kostonopoulos moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostonopoulos won't allow it.
Diaz jumps guard but Kostonopoulos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to break free but Kostonopoulos pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostonopoulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Diaz.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostonopoulos.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Kostonopoulos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Kostonopoulos landing knees to the body.
Kostonopoulos has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Kostonopoulos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostonopoulos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Kostonopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostonopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kostonopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostonopoulos scores with a head kick.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kostonopoulos counters with a head kick.
Kostonopoulos cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Kostonopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kostonopoulos lands a high kick!
#T3#
Kostonopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostonopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Kostonopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Diaz backs away, Kostonopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kostonopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kostonopoulos scores with a kick to the body.
Kostonopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostonopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kostonopoulos moves into the clinch.
Kostonopoulos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostonopoulos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostonopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kostonopoulos connects with a knee to the head.
Kostonopoulos is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostonopoulos stalling the fight.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kostonopoulos to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kostonopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kostonopoulos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kostonopoulos stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Kostonopoulos dominated that second round.
That's time! Kostonopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostonopoulos can pounce on him.
Diaz tries to clinch but Kostonopoulos is having none of it.
Kostonopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostonopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostonopoulos circles away.
Kostonopoulos scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kostonopoulos pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Kostonopoulos effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kostonopoulos for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elias Kostonopoulos.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kostonopoulos.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kostonopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostonopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostonopoulos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kostonopoulos, right into the meat.
Diaz tries to clinch but Kostonopoulos is having none of it. #T2#
Diaz is looking to clinch.
It appears Kostonopoulos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kostonopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostonopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostonopoulos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kostonopoulos, right into the meat.
Diaz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kostonopoulos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Diaz.
Kostonopoulos lands a front kick.
Kostonopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz thinks about the counter body kick.
Kostonopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostonopoulos.
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!
Kostonopoulos throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Kostonopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostonopoulos. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostonopoulos.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kostonopoulos, which made it look bad.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Diaz.
Kostonopoulos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostonopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick by Diaz misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostonopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Kostonopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Kostonopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostonopoulos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostonopoulos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kostonopoulos gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Kostonopoulos.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kostonopoulos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kostonopoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Kostonopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostonopoulos 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Kostonopoulos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Luyen Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.#CL2#
Luyen Thai closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#TD2#
Luyen Thai manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luyen Thai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Luyen Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luyen Thai struggling a bit here.#T1#
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Luyen Thai!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luyen Thai is looking to escape.
Diaz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Luyen Thai working to try and regain half guard.
Luyen Thai swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Luyen Thai can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Diaz wants to finish this one by submission but Luyen Thai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diaz.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luyen Thai is looking to escape.
Luyen Thai is trying to escape the mount but Diaz keeps good control and instead manages to take Luyen Thai's back.
Diaz not allowing Luyen Thai to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Diaz controlling well, preventing Luyen Thai from escaping the position.
#ES2#
Luyen Thai manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luyen Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Luyen Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luyen Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Luyen Thai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luyen Thai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Luyen Thai manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Luyen Thai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pedro Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Thai Luyen Thai.
Luyen Thai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luyen Thai looks winded!
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz leaves Luyen Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Luyen Thai has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Luyen Thai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis Thai Luyen Thai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Luyen Thai clinches. #BC2#
Luyen Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Luyen Thai clinches.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luyen Thai keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Luyen Thai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Luyen Thai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pedro Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Luyen Thai has wrist control.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Luyen Thai is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luyen Thai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Luyen Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Luyen Thai, not yet.
Luyen Thai keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Diaz is really struggling to control Luyen Thai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Luyen Thai closes the distance and clinches.
Luyen Thai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luyen Thai lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Luyen Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Luyen Thai feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Luyen Thai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Luyen Thai moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luyen Thai prevents it.
Luyen Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luyen Thai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz is trying to push Luyen Thai away but Luyen Thai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luyen Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Luyen Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luyen Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Luyen Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Luyen Thai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luyen Thai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Luyen Thai clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luyen Thai leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Luyen Thai breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Luyen Thai closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Luyen Thai manages to break the clinch.
Luyen Thai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Diaz is looking to clinch but Luyen Thai is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Luyen Thai clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Luyen Thai manages to break the clinch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luyen Thai circles away.
Luyen Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luyen Thai lands a head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Thai Luyen Thai 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Luyen Thai goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luyen Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
No luck for Luyen Thai with that takedown attempt.
Pedro Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Thai Luyen Thai.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Luyen Thai gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Luyen Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luyen Thai, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Luyen Thai clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luyen Thai scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Louis Thai Luyen Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luyen Thai is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luyen Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luyen Thai is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luyen Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
#T1#
Diaz has Luyen Thai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luyen Thai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Luyen Thai has the dominant position.
Luyen Thai tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Luyen Thai drops back down to his feet.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luyen Thai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz shoots in but Luyen Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luyen Thai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Luyen Thai.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Luyen Thai. Luyen Thai maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Luyen Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Luyen Thai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Luyen Thai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Luyen Thai is controlling well.
#T3#
Luyen Thai stalling.
Luyen Thai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luyen Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luyen Thai controlling the action here.#SU2#
Luyen Thai stands up and beckons Diaz to join him on the feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Luyen Thai checks it #TD2#
and Luyen Thai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luyen Thai controlling from the top position.
Luyen Thai stops Diaz from standing up.
Luyen Thai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Thai Luyen Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luyen Thai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Thai Luyen Thai!
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