Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RRFC Challengers 42
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diaz scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva thumps Diaz with a low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Silva looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz slips under a jab from Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Silva.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Silva prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Silva tries to tie him up. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
As Silva looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Diaz tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it. #CL2#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Diaz backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Felipe Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Mario Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Silva.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz slips under a jab from Silva.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Diaz.
Silva wants to clinch.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Silva walks into a left hand.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Good leg kick by Silva.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz with a jab.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Felipe Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva misses with a straight left. #T4#
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Diaz lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Silva misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Diaz. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
That kick from Silva tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Silva misses with a double jab #CL#
and Diaz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
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!
Nice elbow from Silva. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Silva really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Mario Diaz has been cut.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Silva 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.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva connects with a leg kick.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz. #T2#
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva wants to clinch.#T3#
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva misses with a double jab.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Silva throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Felipe Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mario Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva counters with a body kick.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
As Silva looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Silva wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Silva throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
BOOM! Silva lands a beautiful left hook that drops Diaz. Diaz tries to recover but Silva is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Diaz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Silva!
Felipe Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RRFC 40: Weeks vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Jab from Weeks.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz tries to bum rush Weeks with a series of wild strikes but Weeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz tries to move into range but Weeks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weeks throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Weeks throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Weeks.
Weeks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Weeks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Diaz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks throws an overhand right that has Diaz reeling! Weeks follows up with more punches and Diaz is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Darren Weeks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RRFC 36: Lban vs Molloway
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Brooks moved out of range.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Brooks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Diaz wriggles free and stands up.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
As Brooks backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carl Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Brooks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brooks won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
Brooks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brooks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Mario Diaz has been cut.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Brooks with a poor takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brooks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diaz swinging wildly here. #TD#
Brooks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Diaz is trying to hold Brooks in close to prevent damage but Brooks has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Brooks seems content to control.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Brooks fails with the takedown.
Brooks lands a head kick!
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Brooks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Brooks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brooks is in Diaz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carl Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Diaz tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Brooks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to escape.#T2#
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Diaz tries to kick Brooks off but Brooks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Brooks wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Brooks feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Brooks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brooks passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks passes to full mount! #T4#
Brooks controlling the pace for now.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Brooks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brooks trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Brooks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz throws a combination. Brooks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Brooks. 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.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brooks.
Brooks digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks misses with a double jab. #T1#
Brooks looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brooks takes one on the button.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Brooks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick. #CL2#
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
Diaz checks a low kick from Brooks.#T2#
Diaz moves forwards but Brooks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brooks - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Brooks drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks 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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a combination. Brooks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. #TD#
Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Brooks counters with a head kick. That will keep Diaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A solid body kick from Brooks.
Brooks cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carl Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz jabs Brooks right on the nose. Brooks blinks but takes it well.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks. #TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Brooks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks prevents Diaz from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mario Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 27
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jempsa.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Jempsa throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Jempsa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jempsa with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Jempsa 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 throwing a counter right hand but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Jempsa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa lands the left hand.#T1#
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Jempsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jempsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Jempsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jempsa shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jempsa. Jempsa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Jempsa loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
And Jempsa tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jempsa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Jempsa.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Jempsa is controlling him #ES#
Diaz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jempsa is on him like a limpet, forcing Diaz back against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Jempsa backing up. Jempsa nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz stalks Jempsa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jempsa's face. Jempsa staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Jempsa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Donk. Diaz catches Jempsa right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Jempsa misses with a straight left. #T1#
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jempsa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Diaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diaz tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jempsa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jempsa can do to turn this around?
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Mario Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Jempsa is breathing heavily.#T2##KD#
Diaz drops Jempsa with a beautiful combination! Jempsa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diaz is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Jempsa is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz cracks Jempsa with an open hand slap.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Jempsa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jempsa!
Jempsa slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jempsa.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #T4#
Jab from Diaz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jempsa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
That has opened up Konichiwa Jempsa's cut even more.
Jempsa takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Jempsa feints the counter takedown.
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Jempsa 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 lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Jempsa dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Diaz rushes Jempsa and presses him up against the cage.
Jempsa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jempsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Jempsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position. #ES#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Jempsa shoots in.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Nice shot by Diaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Jempsa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mario Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jempsa on the side of the head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jempsa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz works over Jempsa's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is dominant here and he's now got Diaz's back!
Konichiwa Jempsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Jempsa is looking for the choke from the back position but Diaz is controlling his hands well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mario Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC 30: Dilbrandt vs Pandens
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Hyde swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Hyde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Hyde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyde.
Hyde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hyde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz wants to control but Hyde postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Hyde's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hyde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hyde.
Hyde working away.
Diaz is trying to buck Hyde off.
Hyde tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Hyde throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hyde 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.
Hyde in side control, throwing shots but Diaz defends.
Diaz prevents Hyde from moving into mount. #SUB#
Hyde is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Hyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hyde.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyde controls the position.
Hyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Hyde misses with the ground and pound.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Hyde throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz tries to bench press Hyde off him but Hyde keeps the position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hyde working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz 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.#T3#
Diaz defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hyde wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz wants to control but Hyde postures up.#SUB#
Hyde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Hyde throwing strikes but Diaz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hyde tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?#SU2#
Diaz decides to stand back up. #T4#
Hyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Hyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hyde somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Hyde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Hyde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Hyde remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hyde prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lokee Hyde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hyde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz cracks Hyde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hyde looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Hyde blocks a jab.
Hyde throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Hyde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Hyde moved out of range nicely.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lokee Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Hyde slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz. #T1#
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyde needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Hyde misses with a double jab.
Hyde throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Hyde circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hyde drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hyde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hyde from controlling successfully.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hyde controls the pace.
Hyde might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hyde wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T2#
Hyde postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hyde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hyde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hyde looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Hyde managing to control the position. #T3#
Hyde trying to control the position. #SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hyde has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Hyde drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Hyde tries to clinch up.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz is looking to clinch. #TD#
Hyde shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hyde content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Hyde trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lokee Hyde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hyde wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyde misses the jab.#CL#
Hyde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Hyde turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hyde manages to end up in side control.
A lull in the action here as Hyde stalls from top position.
Hyde wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Hyde moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hyde wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hyde tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz pushes Hyde away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hyde gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Hyde tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hyde moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Hyde throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Hyde keeps moving and retains side control.
Hyde wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hyde is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hyde.
Hyde trying to control here.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Hyde actually recovers to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hyde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving. #SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet. Hyde looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Hyde jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##TD#
Hyde gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Hyde is controlling the position.
Hyde wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Hyde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hyde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hyde trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz pulls Hyde in close to prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RRFC 27: Dilbrandt vs De Lima
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Mokete darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Mokete being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mokete drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a low kick.#CL#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mokete with a nice cross.
Mokete tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mokete misses the jab.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mokete.
Mokete cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Mokete back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokete lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Mokete is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mokete takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Mokete has been cut.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Mokete clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mokete.#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Mokete has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mokete is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Mokete is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mokete has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Mokete dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Mokete seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Diaz tries to kick Mokete off but Mokete keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Diaz pushes Mokete off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mokete lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mokete.
Mokete misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz jabs Mokete right on the nose. Mokete blinks but takes it well.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Mokete takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
And Mokete tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mokete misses the target.
Mokete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mokete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Mokete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mokete takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Mokete in a clinch.
Mokete jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Mokete gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mokete moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a hook.#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Mokete has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mokete looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mokete tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Mokete drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mokete shoots and misses
and Mokete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mokete throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz sizes up Mokete with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Mokete's cut even more.
Nice cross by Diaz.#ROC#
Mokete is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Mokete's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mokete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mokete closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Mokete is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Mokete's knee but Mokete avoids it well.
Mokete seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mokete.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Mokete down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Mokete back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mokete throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Mokete off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Diaz follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Mokete was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
A less than humble Mario Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diaz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Foley doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
A jab from Diaz misses. #CL2#
Foley moves into the clinch.
Foley has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foley lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Foley.
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Foley.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Foley has the dominant position.
Diaz tries to break free but Foley pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Foley connects with a knee to the head.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Foley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Foley.
Foley lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Foley.
Foley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Foley.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Foley has double underhooks.
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is trying to push Foley away but Foley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Diaz tries to circle away but Foley has him pinned against the cage.
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foley with a knee to the head.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Foley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foley blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley scores with a knee to the head.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Foley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Foley with a knee to the head.
Foley crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Foley connects with a knee to the head.
Foley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foleys head.
Diaz has Foley pressed against the cage.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Foley missing with knees to the body.
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Foley. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Foley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Foley tries to clinch up.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Foley gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foley has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Foley keeps him there for the moment.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Foley working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Foley landing knees to the body.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Foley scores a nice knee to the body.
Axel Foley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Foley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foley working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Foley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Foley. #T2#
Foley blocking some punches.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foley has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Foley.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Foley moves into the clinch.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Foley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Foley blocking some punches. #T3#
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Foley rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Foley is breathing heavily.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Foley walks into a jab.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mario Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Foley takes the fight into the clinch.
Foley trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Foley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Foley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Foley's head. #CL#
Diaz pushes Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Foley instigates a clinch.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Foley misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Foley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Foley blocking some punches.
Foley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Foley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Foley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foley lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz is trying to push Foley away but Foley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Diaz avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Foley lands a nice knee to the body.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.#CL#
Diaz rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Foley.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Foley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz tries to stall but Foley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Foley.
Foley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz trying to stall but Foley improves his position.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Foley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz. #CL2#
Foley has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Foley scores a nice knee to the body.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foley scores a nice knee to the body.
Mario Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axel Foley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Foley!
Axel Foley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RRFC 21: Sir vs Ford
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Liberti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liberti tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Liberti avoids it well.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liberti moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz 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.
Liberti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liberti throws a big shot that misses.
Liberti thumps Diaz with a low kick.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Liberti.
A short uppercut from Diaz. #T1#
Liberti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liberti misses with a knee strike.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liberti backwards.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liberti misses with some punches. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to bum rush Liberti with a series of wild strikes but Liberti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francesco Liberti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liberti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liberti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liberti misses with a body kick. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liberti - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liberti. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liberti moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Liberti.
Liberti tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Diaz forces Liberti back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Liberti stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Liberti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liberti.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liberti.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Liberti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Liberti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liberti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Liberti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Liberti looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liberti circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a right hand that Liberti ducks under and follows up with a left that Liberti also avoids with ease.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Diaz.
A short right from Diaz on the inside. #T4##BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Liberti swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Liberti.
Liberti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liberti struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Liberti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Liberti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Liberti looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liberti can do to turn this around?
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Mario Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liberti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Mario Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liberti trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liberti throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Liberti rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liberti backwards.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liberti backwards.
Liberti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liberti looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Liberti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Liberti.
Liberti misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Liberti avoids them all with ease.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liberti, pushing him back against the cage.
Liberti swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz gets through Liberti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is stalling here. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Liberti in a clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
As Liberti looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Liberti just gets out of the way.#T3#
Diaz misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Liberti, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Liberti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liberti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liberti slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Liberti avoids it well.
Liberti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Liberti. #T4#
Liberti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Liberti. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liberti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liberti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Liberti clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liberti backwards.
Liberti is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Liberti into the cage.
Diaz digs a right hand into Liberti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liberti's gas tank.
Liberti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz prevents a body shot from Liberti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Liberti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liberti doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Francesco Liberti has been cut.#CL#
Diaz rushes Liberti and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liberti looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Liberti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.#CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liberti swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Liberti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liberti looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Liberti lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Liberti up against the cage.
Diaz avoiding damage as Liberti throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz pushes Liberti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liberti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liberti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liberti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Liberti back into the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liberti misses with the combination. #CL#
Diaz pushes Liberti up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liberti wants to clinch.#T3#
Liberti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liberti misses with a few strikes there.
Liberti takes one on the button.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liberti misses with a double jab
and Liberti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liberti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Liberti thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liberti throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Liberti missing with knees to the body.
Liberti tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mario Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liberti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liberti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Liberti swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Francesco Liberti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liberti missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Diaz!
After the fight, Mario Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Francesco Liberti had this to say: 'The best won.'.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 12
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Diaz avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henriksen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Henriksen moves out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henriksen.
Despite the aggression on Henriksen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henriksen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henriksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Henriksen avoids nicely. #CL#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Henriksen jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz misses with some punches. #T1#
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henriksen has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henriksen. #CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz gets through Henriksen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henriksen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Henriksen.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenriksen.#T2#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henriksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henriksen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Henriksen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Henriksen avoids it well.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Mario Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Henriksen backpedaling.
Henriksen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henriksen throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Henriksen backs away looking to recover.
Diaz tries to bum rush Henriksen with a series of wild strikes but Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Henriksen pulls guard.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz is posturing up here but Henriksen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diaz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diaz has to tap! Slick submission there by Henriksen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Henriksen!
Karl Henriksen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RRFC 14: Sir vs Diaz
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Sir circles away.
Sir works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz moves forwards but Sir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
A big left from Sir misses.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sir loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Sir lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sir.
Sir misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pablo Sir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sir throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Diaz.
Sir misses the shot to the body.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Sir avoids them all with ease.
Sir appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Sir circles away.
Diaz swings for the body but Sir moves out of range.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sir keeps the fight on the outside.
Sir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sir misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sir dodges the punch combination from Diaz. #T2#
Sir lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Sir misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Sir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Sir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Sir misses with a wild body shot.
Sir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz. #KD#
Sir throws a left that rocks Diaz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sir dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Diaz regain composure! #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Diaz has been cut.#SUB#
Sir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Sir finish him?
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Sir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sir is controlling him well.
Sir tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #ES2#
Diaz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A jab lands there for Sir.
Sir throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sir scores with a nice right hand.
Sir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Sir moves out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sir.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Sir is out of range.
Sir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Sir is looking to counter punch.
BOOM! Sir lands a beautiful left hook that drops Diaz. Diaz tries to recover but Sir is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Diaz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Sir!
Pablo Sir retains his welterweight title!

Event: RRFC 10: Lee vs Goon
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Poker misses with a double jab.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poker.
Diaz 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.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Poker is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Poker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Poker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Poker persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Poker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Poker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Poker wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Poker is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Poker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Poker controls his hands.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with the head strike. #T2#
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz has Poker pushed against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Poker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Poker 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 works over Poker's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poker misses with a combination
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesley Poker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Poker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poker.
Poker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A slow jab from Poker misses its intended target.
Poker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Poker.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Poker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poker works the jab nicely.
Diaz clobbers Poker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Poker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poker shoots and misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Poker is rocked!
Poker looks winded!
Diaz throws an uppercut from hell that sends Poker clean off his feet! He's out cold! Diaz stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mario Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Milicic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Milicic misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Milicic avoids it well.
Milicic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milicic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milicic fails to land the takedown.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milicic tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Milicic misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milicic looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Milicic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Milicic misses with a combination
and Milicic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Milicic.
Milicic digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Milicic counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Milicic throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
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!
Milicic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Milicic. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Milicic's head back.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milicic scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Diaz has been cut.
Milicic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milicic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Milicic looks winded!
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Milicic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz moves out of range as Milicic strikes.
Diaz scores with a jab. Milicic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Milicic fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Milicic seems unphased.
Diaz feints a jab promting Milicic to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milicic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Milicic slips the punch.
Milicic slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Milicic shoots in.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Milicic.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milicic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It looks like Diaz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing. #T4#
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milicic misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Milicic.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Milicic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands with a hook. Milicic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Milicic backs away looking to recover.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Milicic.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Milicic dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Milicic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Milicic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Milicic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milicic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Milicic thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.#T1#
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Milicic backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Milicic does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Milicic.
Milicic is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milicic.
As Diaz backs off Milicic throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milicic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milicic lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milicic.
Milicic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milicic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milicic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mario Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milicic throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milicic throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Milicic swinging wildly here.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Milicic misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Milicic thinking.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Milicic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milicic.
Milicic is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Milicic throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Milicic throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Milicic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Milicic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milicic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milicic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Milicic misses with a hook.
Diaz feints a jab promting Milicic to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milicic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milicic can do to turn this around?
Diaz swings for the body but Milicic moves out of range.
Milicic throws a counter combo.
Milicic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Milicic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Milicic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Milicic up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milicic momentarily.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milicic throws out the jab.
Milicic tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Milicic avoids it well.
Milicic throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught napping as Milicic dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.#ES#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milicic throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Milicic against the cage. #T1##BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Milicic.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milicic.
Milicic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Milicic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.#T2#
Milicic swinging wildly here.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milicic lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Diaz backs off Milicic throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Milicic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milicic stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Milicic dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Milicic ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Milicic. #T3#
Milicic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Milicic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz cracks Milicic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Milicic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Milicic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Diaz wriggles free and stands up.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands with a cross. #T4#
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milicic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Milicic moves out of range.
Milicic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Milicic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to move into range but Milicic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Milicic avoids it well.
Milicic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milicic!
Diaz tests Milicic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milicic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Diaz's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Diaz throws a right and a left that Milicic avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Milicic avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Milicic misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milicic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Milicic backing up. Milicic nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Milicic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milicic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Nice cross by Diaz.
Milicic misses the shot to the body.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Milicic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milicic avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Milicic unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Milicic's hands.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Milicic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milicic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milicic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Milicic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Milicic does no damage.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Milicic avoids nicely.
Milicic moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Milicic avoids it well.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Milicic misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz scores with a one two! Milicic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Milicic with a hook.
Milicic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Milicic misses with a hook.
Diaz slips a jab from Milicic.#T3#
Diaz tries to bum rush Milicic with a series of wild strikes but Milicic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milicic circles away quickly and effectively.
Milicic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Milicic misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Milicic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Milicic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Milicic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Milicic tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Milicic avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milicic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Milicic misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Milicic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a right hand that Milicic ducks under and follows up with a left that Milicic also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz had his way with Darko Milicic in that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Milicic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Diaz throws Milicic to one side and escapes!
Milicic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Milicic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milicic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Milicic.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No joy there for Milicic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milicic misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Milicic manages to avoid it.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Milicic scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Milicic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Milicic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milicic back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Milicic misses with a series of wild punches.
Milicic slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Milicic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milicic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Milicic on that attempt.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Milicic needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Milicic misses with a wild combination.
Milicic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Milicic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Milicic ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz tries to bum rush Milicic with a series of wild strikes but Milicic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Milicic shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Milicic.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Milicic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Milicic throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Milicic misses with the combination.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Milicic avoids it well.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Milicic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Milicic lands a head shot.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Milicic's ribs.
Milicic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milicic works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Milicic jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milicic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Darko Milicic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milicic cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Milicic throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Mario Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 2
Date: Aug 28, 2019

#R1#
Musicman with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Musicman shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Con Musicman has been cut.
Musicman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Musicman.
Musicman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Musicman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Musicman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Musicman eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz connects with a combination that backs up Musicman into the cage. Diaz lands a flurry of punches that gets past Musicman's guard. Musicman is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Diaz bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
A very excited looking Mario Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RRFC Challengers 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz. #TD2#
Black gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Black, up you get!
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Black eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Black is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Black has been cut.
Diaz lands with a big right hook that stumbles Black - he's out on his feet here! Diaz follows up with another monster hook that separates Black from consciousness! Black falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Diaz stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Diaz!
After winning the bout, Mario Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RRFC 1 Nakamura vs Santos
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Burrows avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Burrows fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Burrows persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burrows missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burrows looks to land a strike but Diaz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Burrows with a nice head shot there.
Burrows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burrows scoring with some ground and pound.
Burrows won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrows has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rio Fight Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burrows cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Diaz has an active guard here but Burrows has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Burrows in his half guard.
Burrows lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diaz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Burrows jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Burrows!
A relieved looking Clive Burrows 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2019

#R1#
Vaughn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Vaughn's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Vaughn slips a straight right by Diaz.
Vaughn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaughn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz pulls Vaughn in to control the position.
Vaughn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Vaughn stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vaughn fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Vaughn prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaughn has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaughn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrin Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Vaughn manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz catches Vaughn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaughn doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Vaughn gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Vaughn is rocked!#T3#
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Oh Vaughn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz stays in close to Vaughn's body and controls the position.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Diaz stands up and waves to Vaughn to follow him.
Vaughn seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaughn moves away.
Vaughn tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Vaughn breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Vaughn gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vaughn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn wants to control the position but Diaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up. #T4#
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vaughn keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Vaughn with that takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vaughn up against the cage.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vaughn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Vaughn goes down and covers up as Diaz starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
Mario Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammond trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Hammond holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Hammond is defending well.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammond really is a fat lump.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Diaz is pushing Hammond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage as Hammond throws knees to the body.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Hammond prevents a body shot from Diaz. #T3#
Hammond has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammond won't allow it. #TD2#
Diaz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diaz manages to end up in side control.
Hammond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammond tries to control but Diaz manages to take his back.
Diaz missing with strikes from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hammond is defending well though. Diaz let's go of the attempt for now.
Diaz trying to control.#SUB2#
Diaz has got his arm under Hammond's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hammond has spun round into Diaz's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Hammond postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Hammond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammond works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz tries to break free but Hammond pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Hammond's belly button to the back.
Mario Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz wants to break free but Hammond has control.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammond is keeping busy.#T1#
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Sheldon Hammond has been cut.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Hammond moves out of range.
Diaz sizes up Hammond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz 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.
Hammond is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammond is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Hammond preventing the sweep.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hammond uses it to pass to side control.
Diaz pushes Hammond away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hammond gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Hammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hammond but great work by Diaz.#SUB2#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Hammond distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Hammond postures up.
Hammond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mario Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammond is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Hammond postures up.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Hammond isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammond connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammond has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hammond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Hammond's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Hammond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a strike but Hammond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Hammond stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammond connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Hammond is having none of it. #ES2#
Diaz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Hammond checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.#T2#
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz advances position into side control!#SU2#
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's Hammond get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammond, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammond tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Hammond back against the cage.
Hammond leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Hammond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Hammond checks it.
Hammond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz trying to stall but Hammond improves his position.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mario Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz tries to stand but Hammond is controlling from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019

#R1#
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Norberto Rivera has been cut.
Diaz tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivera controlling the position well. #T1#
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.
Diaz trying to control from Rivera's half guard. Rivera has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Diaz manages to move to mount! #T4##SUB2#
Diaz wants to finish this one by submission but Rivera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diaz.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Rivera to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Diaz forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norberto Rivera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera's head.#CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivera can't get the takedown.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Rivera counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Diaz pulls guard successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.#ES2#
Diaz has his feet on Rivera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Diaz won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rivera controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Rivera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
Mario Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Rivera to get to half guard.
Rivera working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Rivera is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Rivera stands up out of the half guard.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norberto Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz jabs at Rivera's body.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivera on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norberto Rivera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rivera got wobbled bad by a big combination! Diaz presses forward with punches and knees until Rivera stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rivera closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
A victorious Mario Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Chandler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Chandler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mario Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Chandler lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chandler. #CL#
Chandler takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chandler.
Chandler is looking for a takedown.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Chandler scores with a knee to the head.
Chandler lands a knee to the body.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it. #TD#
Chandler has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Chandler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chandler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Chandler not doing much here.
Chandler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chandler tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to control Chandler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler throws a nice head kick!
Diaz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL#
Chandler gets a clinch. #TD#
Chandler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chandler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Chandler forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Chandler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Chandler.
Chandler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Chandler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Chandler clinches with his opponent.
Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler looking for a takedown.
Chandler trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Chandler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Chandler trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler lands a shot to the body.
Chandler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Chandler landing knees to the head.
Chandler landing knees to the body.
Diaz wants to break free but Chandler has control.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chandler is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage. #T2#
Chandler lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Chandler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chandler is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Chandler gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting. #CL#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler landing knees to the body. #T3#
Chandler tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Chandler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Chandler.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chandler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chandler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action. #T4#
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Chandler. #TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
Chandler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Chandler right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Chandler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler controlling the position well.
Chandler trying to control but Diaz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Chandler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chandler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Chandler avoids it well. #CL#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ezequiel Chandler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a knee to the head.
Chandler connects with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard. #T2#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chandler has passed into side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Diaz is trying to control Chandler's posture but Chandler avoids it. #SUB#
Chandler is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well. #SU#
Chandler stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick. #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.#TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chandler.
Diaz wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Mario Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Chandler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Key.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Key has been cut.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Key is on top in guard. #REVR#
Key would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Key passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Key has passed into side control.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Diaz is pushing Key's head away, looking to escape. Key manages to hold on to the position though.
Diaz is trying to work for a sweep but Key has mounted him!
Diaz tries to buck Key off but he can't manage it.
Key is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Key working Diaz over with strikes here.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Diaz wants to control but Key is having none of it.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Key has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face. #T3#
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Key working Diaz over with strikes here.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Key trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Key working Diaz over with strikes here.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Key can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Key scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
Key lands a heavy elbow.
Key breaks from Diaz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Key smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Key dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Key's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Key passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there! #ES2#
Diaz somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Key is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Key has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Key preventing the sweep.
Key slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Diaz has his feet on Key's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with the combination. #TD2#
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Key pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Key working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Key throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Key finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Diaz wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Key gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Key keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Diaz has an active guard here but Key has managed to pass into half guard.
Key working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Key lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Key's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Key uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Key attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Key.
Key landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Key lands some shots froms side control.
Key lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz is pushing Key's head away, looking to escape. Key manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Key has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good shot there by Diaz.#T1##TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Key tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Key's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Key trying to control the position.
Key bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Key uses it to pass to side control.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz tries to control but Key manages to take his back.
Key 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.#T2#
Key loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diaz hold on?
Key not allowing Diaz to control his hands.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Key keeps control of the position.
Key lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diaz's head.
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!
Key connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Key trying to control momentarily. #T3#
Key is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Diaz up.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but Key has full control of the position and if anything, Diaz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz tries to roll but Key sticks to his back.
Key is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Key gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Key gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Key apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Key throws a head kick that misses.
Key showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Kenny Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Key dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Key bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Key postures up.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Key advancing to mount.
Key lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Key!

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