Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Fritz counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Fritz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fritz's half guard.
Fritz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fritz is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Fritz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fritz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Fritz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz won't allow Fritz to sweep him here.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fritz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Fritz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz postures up in Fritz's guard and throws a big left but Fritz blocks it.
Fritz pulls Diaz in to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fritz is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Fritz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fritz gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fritz wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Fritz pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fritz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fritz has wrist control.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz won't allow Fritz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Fritz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Fritz trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fritz has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throws a strike but Fritz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fritz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fritz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fritz looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A big left from Fritz misses.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fritz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Fritz avoids it well and moves away.
Fritz lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Fritz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Fritz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fritz wants it to stay on the feet.
Fritz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fritz swivels and escapes.#T1#
Fritz throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Fritz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Fritz's head back.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fritz leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Fritz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fritz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Fritz avoids the damage to the body.
Fritz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Fritz.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fritz prevents it. #T2#
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Fritz gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Fritz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Fritz up, before dumping him to the ground. Fritz manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fritz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fritz is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Let's hope that Fritz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fritz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fritz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fritz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fritz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fritz holds on and takes a little breather.
Fritz trying to control the position.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Fritz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up in Fritz's guard and throws a big left but Fritz blocks it.
Fritz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fritz trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Fritz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fritz trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Fritz postures up.
Diaz seems keen to control Fritz's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fritz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Fritz as Diaz shoots in.
Fritz flicks out a counter leg kick but Diaz steps away.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Fritz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fritz as he jumps to the side.
Fritz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fritz lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Fritz missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Fritz.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fritz's half guard.

Fritz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Fritz back against the cage.
Fritz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fritz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fritz's waist but Fritz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Fritz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Fritz, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Fritz against the cage but Fritz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fritz - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fritz. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Fritz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fritz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Fritz throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Fritz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fritz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Fritz, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Fritz against the cage but Fritz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Fritz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fritz circles away.#T3#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Fritz.
Fritz scores with a head kick.
Fritz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fritz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Fritz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fritz throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fritz.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthew Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fritz.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Fritz gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Fritz struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands. #T4#
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Fritz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fritz misses with the head strike.
Fritz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fritz is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fritz down to the mat. Fritz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
letting Fritz counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz scores with a head kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fritz.
Fritz slips under a jab from Diaz.#TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fritz's half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Fritz dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Fritz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fritz 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Fritz!
Matthew Fritz 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.
The defeated Jewel Diaz had this to say: 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#968 Joosep v Song
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fortay is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz prevents Fortay from improving his position.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fortay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz is keen to just control but Fortay is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fortay's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortay's head. #SUB#
Fortay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Diaz thows an elbow strike that misses. Fortay gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Diaz doesn't seem too bothered but Fortay quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Diaz is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Diaz really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tree Fortay!
Our winner, Tree Fortay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jewel Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#965 Simon v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit motions for Diaz to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's 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 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T3#
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sitsongrit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Diaz is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Diaz is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#T3#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position. #T4#
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Diaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sitsongrit works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jewel Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz landing punches.
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. #T1#
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Diaz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is working Sitsongrit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz working the strikes but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Diaz prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sitsongrit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Diaz won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz. #T4#
Diaz shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well. #T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range. #T2#
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#ES#
Sitsongrit explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diaz throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Jewel Diaz in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit letting Diaz take a breather here.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jewel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.#T3#
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jewel Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#962 Song v Joosep
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Diaz thuds a left hand into Case's body.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Case's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Case working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Case uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Case!#REVR#
Case wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Case postures up.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing that Case has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Case preventing the sweep.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Case pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz has his hands on Case's head, controlling the position.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Case avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T2#
Case is looking to improve his position.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz is thwarting Case's attempts to control the position.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is stalling here. Case is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Case has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Case's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Case sits in half guard.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Case manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Case swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz postures up in Case's guard and throws a big left but Case blocks it.
Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Case is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Case takes a jab right on the kisser.
Case scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Case's guard.

Case kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz moves away from the strike by Case.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Case defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Case into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Case sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Case.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Case moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Case thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Case fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Case tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz has picked Case up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Case avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is thwarting Case's attempts to control the position.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Case is doing well to control the position and prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Case dodges it nicely. #T2#
Diaz trying to advance position but Case counters by regaining guard.
Case has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Case wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz pushes down on Case's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Case blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Case does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz with the ground and pound but Case uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Case is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is thwarting Case's attempts to control the position.
Case avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
Case works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz throws a strike but Case rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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 has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Case has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Case will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Case has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Case throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Case sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Case avoids it this time.#TD2#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice 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!
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Case keeps working.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz throwing shots but Case is blocking nicely. #T1#
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz throwing shots but Case is blocking nicely.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Case's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Case is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Case avoid being mounted?
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz winds up and cracks Case with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jewel Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Case regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Case utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Case is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Case is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Case circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Case gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Case tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Case.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Case throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz throws a strike but Case rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Diaz seems keen to control Case's posture.
Case trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Diaz pulls Case in to control the position.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Diaz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashbourne Jr sprawls well. Ashbourne Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ashbourne Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashbourne Jr momentarily.
Ashbourne Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashbourne Jr.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ashbourne Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Ashbourne Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Ashbourne Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Ashbourne Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dave Ashbourne Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Ashbourne Jr takes one on the button.
Ashbourne Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ashbourne Jr lands with an overhand left.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Ashbourne Jr.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Ashbourne Jr and move into the clinch position.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashbourne Jr's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Ashbourne Jr wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Ashbourne Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashbourne Jr stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz working over Ashbourne Jr with some ground and pound. Ashbourne Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz is nestled in close to Ashbourne Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ashbourne Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Ashbourne Jr dodges it nicely. #T3#
Ashbourne Jr trying to control but Diaz postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashbourne Jr defending well though.
Diaz throwing shots but Ashbourne Jr is blocking nicely.
Ashbourne Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashbourne Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz prevents Ashbourne Jr from standing back up.
Ashbourne Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashbourne Jr is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is nestled in close to Ashbourne Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Ashbourne Jr is rocked!
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Ashbourne Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ashbourne Jr is hurt! He's hurt bad - Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ashbourne Jr from any more punishment! Congratulations to Diaz! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
A less than humble Jewel Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#955 Spratt v Andrianakis
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christie's waist but Christie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christie as he avoids it easily.
Christie cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Christie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christie continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt. #T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Christie manages to get underhooks.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christie but Christie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz slips a jab from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Diaz defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Christie with a 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!
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Christie shows good takedown defense.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Diaz dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Christie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Christie lands a head shot.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Christie 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.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Christie.
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!
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Christie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christie defends it nicely.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diaz lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Christie.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christie misses with a body shot.
A cross from Christie lands.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christie throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Christie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Christie. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Diaz slips under a jab from Christie.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christie defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Christie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz is trying to drag Christie to the mat but Christie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz tries a body shot but Christie blocks it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz is working for takedown but Christie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christie stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christie blocking some punches. #T2#
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Christie prevents the takedown attempt.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christie tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz trying to stall but Christie improves his position.
Christie is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christie down to the mat. Christie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christie as he avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Christie clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.#T3#
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie with a jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie jabs at Diaz's body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz slips a straight right by Christie.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Christie wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Christie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Christie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Christie!#REVB#
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christie as he jumps to the side.
Christie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christie scores with a nice strike.
Diaz slips a jab from Christie.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Christie misses.
Christie lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Christie clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Christie gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
After winning the bout, Steven Christie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Gozen.
Gozen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gozen scores with a decent looking hook.
Gozen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gozen as he avoids it easily.
Gozen with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Gozen. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Gozen blocks nicely.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Gozen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gozen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gozen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gozen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Gozen uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Gozen wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz trying to control but Gozen is working from the bottom.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Gozen keeps moving.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Gozen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gozen trying to control the position.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Gozen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Gozen has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Gozen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gozen misses with some punches.
Diaz looking for a takedown. #T4#
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gozen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Gozen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gozen lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz has Gozen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gozen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gozen gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Gozen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gozen scores with a push kick.
Gozen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Tomoe Gozen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Gozen.
Gozen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gozen wants it to stay on the feet.
Gozen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gozen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Gozen counters with a left to the body.
Gozen lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Gozen misses with a kick to the body.
Gozen misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gozen thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Gozen sprawls well.
Gozen throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gozen scores with a shot to the body.
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
Gozen swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Gozen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Gozen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gozen stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Gozen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gozen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gozen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gozen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gozen sprawls well. Gozen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gozen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gozen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gozen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gozen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Gozen scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gozen.
Gozen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Gozen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gozen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gozen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Gozen misses.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Gozen and move into the clinch.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gozen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen connects with a body shot.
Gozen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gozen catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gozen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gozen defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Gozen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gozen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T3#
Diaz looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gozen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Gozen manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Gozen.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Gozen is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Gozen shows good takedown defense.
Gozen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Gozen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gozen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gozen leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gozen is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Gozen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gozen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Gozen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gozen misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Gozen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gozen continues to drive forward.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gozen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gozen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Gozen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Gozen throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gozen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Gozen misses.#T1#
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Gozen as he connects with a hook.
Gozen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gozen with a nice cross.
Gozen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gozen takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Gozen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Gozen throws out a powerful jab.
Gozen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gozen circles away.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jewel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick lands for Gozen.
Gozen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Gozen had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gozen can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Gozen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gozen.
Gozen is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Gozen misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gozen lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Gozen thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Gozen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gozen circles away.
Gozen scores with a leg kick.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gozen's waist but Gozen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Gozen with a jab.
Gozen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gozen cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gozen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Gozen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Gozen throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gozen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Gozen cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Gozen lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gozen lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Gozen connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Gozen thumps Diaz with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomoe Gozen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gozen 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Jewel Diaz had this to say: 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#948 Karim v Clark
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Corona scores with a shot to the body.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corona takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz moves out of range as Corona strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corona. That's going to slow Diaz down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corona is defended easily by Diaz.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.#TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corona!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Diaz working away.
Corona taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working away.
Diaz wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corona is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corona's head.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Corona is working away.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it.
Corona has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Corona is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Corona controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz stands up over Corona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Corona's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corona is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Corona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Corona throws a shot to the body.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A low kick from Corona misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Diaz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Corona! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz 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.
Juan Corona was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.

Event: GAMMA#945 Mario v Kebab
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Diaz's defenses. #TD#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Fortay's guard.
Fortay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fortay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz postures up in Fortay's guard and throws a big left but Fortay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Fortay's brow. #T1#
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Fortay blocks nicely.
Fortay is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Fortay.
Diaz trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
Diaz postures up. #SUB2#
Fortay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortay swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Fortay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Fortay looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Fortay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
Fortay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Diaz moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Fortay throws a lazy body kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Diaz feints and as Fortay raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Fortay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Fortay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortay keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz cracks Fortay with a solid left hand.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Fortay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Fortay!#REVB#
Fortay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fortay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz stands up over Fortay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz is working Fortay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz distracts Fortay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Fortay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fortay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortay lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Fortay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.#TD#
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fortay to the ground. Diaz is now in Fortay's guard.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortay can do to turn this around?
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Fortay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Fortay!#REVB#
Fortay won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fortay has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortay trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Fortay keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Fortay is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is trying to control Fortay's posture but Fortay avoids it.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fortay's best efforts.
Fortay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Fortay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz wants to control but Fortay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fortay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SUB2#
Fortay is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fortay being controlled here momentarily.
Fortay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Fortay is proving a slippery customer.
Fortay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fortay trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fortay throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Fortay breaks from the clinch.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortay. #TD#
Fortay gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Fortay manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Fortay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz postures up in Fortay's guard and throws a big left but Fortay blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Fortay is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortay has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jewel Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Fortay managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Fortay is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!
Fortay holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fortay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diaz dominating with strikes here.
Diaz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fortay taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fortay looks a forlorn figure.
Diaz cracks Fortay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T1#
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Fortay is rocked!
Fortay takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Diaz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
A very excited looking Jewel Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Diaz has hold of one of King's legs. King is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut.
Diaz cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
King drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Diaz misses with the head strike.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Diaz prevents a body shot from King.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
King misses with some punches.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Twea King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
King walks into a left hand. #T2#
King is looking to clinch.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King gets back to half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
King trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Diaz lands with a cross.
King slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
King looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from King. #TD#
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
King has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
King has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
King has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jewel Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.#SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for King.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King misses with a right hand #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King misses with a strike from the bottom.
Diaz takes a little break here. King wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Diaz!
A very excited looking Jewel Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#939 Spratt v Bagwis
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but De Andrade gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
De Andrade is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but De Andrade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by De Andrade as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz slips under a jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.#T1#
De Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
Diaz thows a huge punch but De Andrade dodges it nicely.
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Andrade defending well though.
De Andrade tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
De Andrade pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
De Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oh De Andrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Andrade defending well though.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Andrade pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to De Andrade's temple.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
De Andrade manages to escape and get back to his feet!
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Diaz with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Andrade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Andrade's waist but De Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#T4#
De Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Andrade!
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz grinds an elbow into De Andrade's temple.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Andrade is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Andrade slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A good leg kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Diaz.
De Andrade lands with an overhand left.
De Andrade tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but De Andrade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Andrade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
De Andrade tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
De Andrade is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
De Andrade taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
De Andrade pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Andrade is avoiding damage well.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
De Andrade is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is putting a hurting on De Andrade here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Andrade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade avoids it well.#ES#
De Andrade bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
De Andrade misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as De Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
De Andrade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Diaz with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.

De Andrade has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from De Andrade.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Andrade swivels and escapes.
De Andrade connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from De Andrade.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Andrade leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards De Andrade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade lands a big head kick that sends Diaz to the canvas! De Andrade follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jewel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#935 Joosep v Defoe
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from King.
Nice jab there from King.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Diaz is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz stalls.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Diaz is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Diaz can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a left hand.
King lands a right hand.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
Jab by King.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.#T2#
King is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where King is right now.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz advances to mount.
Diaz unloads with some shots from mount but King bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz misses with a head shot.
Diaz avoids the attempt from King to control.#T3#
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Diaz thowing shots but they're missing.
King 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.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
King holds on for dear life, controlling Diaz's posture momentarily. #T4#
King tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
King tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#King is rocked!
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
King is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks King out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Diaz goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but De Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Andrade throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
De Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
De Andrade 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A short left from De Andrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Diaz is trying to drag De Andrade to the mat but De Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Andrade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but De Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Good shot there by De Andrade.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a hook.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Andrade wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him. #T2#
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
De Andrade pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
An inside leg kick lands from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a jab.#TD2#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz stops De Andrade from standing up. #T3##ES#
De Andrade has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Diaz with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
De Andrade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
De Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense. #T4#
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
De Andrade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Andrade can pounce on him.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from De Andrade misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Andrade but De Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Andrade defends it nicely.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.#T1#
De Andrade tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from De Andrade. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.
De Andrade throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! De Andrade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jewel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#930 Raffington v Papa
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
A low kick from Quin misses #TD#
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Quin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quin trying to control the position.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quin is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin preventing the sweep.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Quin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quin's head.
Quin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quin's head.#T2#
Diaz works over Quin with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz works over Quin with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Quin has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Quin being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz stands up over Quin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quin's head.#T3##SUB2#
Quin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz cracks Quin with a solid left hand.
Diaz won't allow Quin to sweep him here.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quin's head.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Quin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Quin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.#T4#
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Quin tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Quin trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Quin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Quin.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Quin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Quin throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Quin did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.#SUB2#
Quin actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz prevents Quin from improving his position.
Quin regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Quin blocks nicely.
Quin wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quin's head.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
Quin is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Quin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB2#
Quin working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Quin keeps moving.
Quin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Quin is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Quin has control of the leg.
Diaz is staying active underneath Quin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Quin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Quin has control of the leg.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Quin trying to control the pace.
Quin trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Quin is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Quin is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quin is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Quin's head back.
Diaz shoots in but Quin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Quin walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quin sprawls and moves away.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Quin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Quin sprawls well.
Quin throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Quin leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quin throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Quin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz moves out of range as Quin strikes.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quin but Quin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That kick from Quin tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quin stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Quin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick. #T3#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Quin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
A big left from Quin misses.
That kick from Quin tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quin lands with a right hand.
Quin misses with a right hand #TD#
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quin's guard.
Jewel Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quin holds on and takes a little breather.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Quin has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Quin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Quin misses #TD#
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 90 - Bigg vs Krutel
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Wright misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright 's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Wright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Wright taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Wright told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Wright wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Wright avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diaz cracks Wright with a solid left hand.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright 's head.#T3#
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Wright passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wright prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Wright 's head to control him but Wright postures up.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright 's back!
Wright covering up well under a series of strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Diaz.
Wright covering up well under a series of strikes from Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Wright avoids it well and moves away.
Wright avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Wright throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wright is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Diaz throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely. #T1#
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz throwing strikes here but Wright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
Wright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wright takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Diaz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Cleon Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.

Event: HFC 79 - Leifsson vs Mendoza
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Bang.#TD#
Bang gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works over Bang with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Diaz is working Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Bang has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bang has wrist control.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Bang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Bang working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Bang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Bang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Bang is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bang catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bang's guard.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diaz trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Bang sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Bang wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Diaz throwing shots but Bang is blocking nicely.
Diaz working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz winds up and cracks Bang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bang is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bang's head.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Bang is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Bang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Bang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Diaz scores with punches from side control.
Bang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bang is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz working away.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Bang! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz 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: HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Bulb lands a jab.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz working Bulb over with strikes.
Bulb is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working Bulb over with strikes.
Bulb is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bulb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bulb looking to control. #SUB#
Bulb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Bulb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bulb can't do much from the bottom here.
Bulb regains half guard.
Bulb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Bulb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulb is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulb is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulb tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Bulb is having none of it.
Bulb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bulb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb looking to control. #SUB#
Bulb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Bulb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up in Bulb's guard and throws a big left but Bulb blocks it.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bulb's head.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulb has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Bulb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Bulb!#REVR#
Bulb trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Bulb trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Diaz wants to sweep here but Bulb controlling him for the moment.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is trying to keep Bulb in close.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Diaz striking from his own guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bulb manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Bulb blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Bulb misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Bulb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bulb continues to drive forward.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bulb, which made it look bad.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Bulb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Bulb avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb scores with a nice head shot.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bulb wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Bulb misses the jab.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bulb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#TD2#
Diaz feints and as Bulb raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bulb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bulb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz distracts Bulb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bulb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bulb wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Bulb trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bulb throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Bulb pushes him away.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Bulb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Bulb sprawls well.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bulb pinned against the cage. Bulb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulb lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulb's waist but Bulb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulb as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Bulb. #CL#
Bulb instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.
Diaz is working for takedown but Bulb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Bulb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bulb pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Bulb.
Bulb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bulb looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Bulb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Bulb.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target. #T1#
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bulb counters with a left to the body.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz slips under a jab from Bulb.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bulb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulb throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bulb connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb lands with a cross.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bulb has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bulb.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bulb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Bulb manages to get underhooks.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bulb scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb. #T3#
Bulb is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bulb.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Adim Bulb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.#TD2#
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Bulb manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bulb lands with a shot to the body.
Bulb lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Bulb pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bulb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Bulb gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Bulb.
Bulb lands a left hand.
Bulb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bulb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Bulb lands with a short shot to the head.
Bulb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a left to the head.
Bulb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Bulb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bulb 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!
A relieved looking Adim Bulb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jewel Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: HFC 69 - Wanker vs Petersson
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Rousey doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away. #TD#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rousey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Rousey's guard.
Diaz won't allow Rousey to get back to his feet.
Rousey being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Rousey blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rousey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Diaz prevents Rousey from getting back to his feet.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rousey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rousey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rousey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rousey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rousey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Rousey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rousey wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Rousey moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rousey as he avoids it easily.
Rousey tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Diaz misses with the combination.
Rousey is looking to clinch.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Rousey sprawls well.
Rousey scores with a jab.
Rousey swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Rousey wants to clinch.#T4#
Diaz shoots and misses
and Rousey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Rousey, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Rousey against the cage but Rousey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rousey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Rousey as Diaz shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rousey.
Rhondon Rousey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jewel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rousey jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Rousey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Rousey misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Rousey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rousey. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rousey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Rousey throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rousey misses the shot to the body.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz winds up and cracks Rousey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Rousey has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Rousey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rousey is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Diaz landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rousey looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Rousey is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Diaz! Rousey is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 63 - McGuire vs Gunner
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Soldic.
Soldic takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Soldic tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soldic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soldic thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soldic won't be happy with that.
Soldic tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soldic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diaz trying to control the action but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Diaz lands with some strikes.#T1#
Diaz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Soldic because Diaz loaded up on that one.
Soldic is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soldic looks a forlorn figure.
Soldic wants to try and get back to his feet.
Soldic wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Soldic tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.#T2#
Soldic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diaz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Soldic is working to get back to half guard.
Soldic gets back to half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldic keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Soldic dodges it nicely.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Soldic moves into full guard. #T3#
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Soldic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soldic looking for a sweep. Not yet Soldic, not yet.
Soldic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Soldic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Soldic working a defensive guard here. #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.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Soldic has wrist control.
Soldic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soldic trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Soldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soldic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soldic tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soldic to the ground. Soldic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Soldic misses with a low kick.
Soldic tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soldic sprawls and moves away.
Soldic swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soldic is looking to escape.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Soldic's head.
Soldic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldic trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soldic is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Soldic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soldic is looking to improve his position.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldic keeps working.
Soldic is trying is best to control the position here.
Soldic is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Soldic wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Soldic slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Soldic tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Soldic throws a head kick that half lands.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soldic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soldic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soldic throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Soldic swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Soldic misses with a low kick.#T3#
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Soldic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soldic throws a big shot that misses.
Soldic throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Roberto Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soldic misses with a wild body shot.
Soldic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.#TD#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Soldic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Soldic. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Soldic looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Soldic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Soldic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soldic jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Soldic throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Soldic misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soldic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Soldic 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#
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soldic cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Soldic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soldic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soldic is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Soldic circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
Soldic connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Soldic throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Soldic misses the shot to the body.
Soldic throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Soldic. Those never looked like landing.
Soldic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soldic sprawls and moves away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roberto Soldic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Soldic as Diaz shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Soldic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soldic lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soldic as he jumps to the side.
Soldic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!#T2#
Soldic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soldic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soldic throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soldic lands a body shot.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Soldic.
Soldic lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Soldic throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Soldic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Soldic throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.#TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soldic is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soldic's head.
Soldic is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Soldic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Soldic is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.#T4#
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Soldic's temple.
Soldic is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is looking to pass Soldic's guard but actually Soldic recovers to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soldic 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Soldic!
An out of breath Roberto Soldic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was better than me tonight. Trust the process not the results. '.

Event: HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dilbrandt won't be happy with that.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilbrandt. #T1##SUB2#
Dilbrandt is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz gets full guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Dilbrandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Dilbrandt looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dilbrandt is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz postures up.
Dilbrandt has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dilbrandt is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dilbrandt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dilbrandt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dilbrandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dilbrandt content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz has been working on his balance at The Heart of the BloodBath, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Diaz stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Dilbrandt breaks away and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.#T2##TD#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.
Diaz working away.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Diaz misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control here.
Dilbrandt tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dilbrandt taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T4#
Diaz working over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound. Dilbrandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dilbrandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Dilbrandt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Dilbrandt!#REVB#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Dilbrandt and move into the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Dilbrandt is quick to defend against it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.#TD#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Dilbrandt dodges it nicely.
Diaz prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dilbrandt gets full guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilbrandt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Dilbrandt working a defensive guard here.
Diaz works over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound from guard.
Dilbrandt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Jewel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Dilbrandt controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to move into half guard but instead Dilbrandt has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Dilbrandt wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz looking to control.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Dilbrandt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz fails with the takedown.#T4#
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
As Dilbrandt tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Dilbrandt manages to avoid the attempt.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz.

Dilbrandt manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Dilbrandt!
A relieved looking David Dilbrandt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was better than me tonight. Trust the process not the results. '.

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Catch Wrestler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Catch Wrestler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Catch Wrestler, as that shot connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Catch Wrestler saw that one coming.
Catch Wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem phased though.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Catch Wrestler shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Catch Wrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Catch Wrestler lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Catch Wrestler. Beautiful body shot.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body shot.
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Catch Wrestler manages to avoid it.
Jewel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.#T1##TD2#
Diaz gets caught napping as Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Catch Wrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Catch Wrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Catch Wrestler isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Catch Wrestler misses.
Catch Wrestler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Catch Wrestler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Diaz staying out of range there.
Catch Wrestler swings widly with a right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Catch Wrestler is just out of range.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Catch Wrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catch Wrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Catch Wrestler ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Catch Wrestler persists and gets the 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!
Diaz is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Diaz tries to kick Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Catch Wrestler stops Diaz from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Catch Wrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Catch Wrestler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Catch Wrestler shoots and misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Catch Wrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catch Wrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Catch Wrestler tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catch Wrestler misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jewel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Diaz drops his shoulder and cracks Catch Wrestler with a huge uppercut! Catch Wrestler goes down! Can Diaz finish him? #ROC#Catch Wrestler is rocked!#T1#
Diaz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Catch Wrestler covers up, he's hurt! Diaz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Diaz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Diaz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 48 - Sitsongrit vs Repine
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corona avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Corona is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Diaz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Diaz working Corona over with strikes.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Corona's hands, connecting with Corona's forehead.
Corona has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Corona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz winds up and cracks Corona with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Corona's hands, connecting with Corona's forehead.
Corona tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Corona's head.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corona wants to control the action here but instead Diaz manages to pass to full mount!
Corona is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corona to the mat! Corona manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Corona seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz cracks Corona with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is in close to Corona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Corona's brow.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Diaz. #T1#
Corona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Corona's temple.
Corona tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Corona looking for subs from the bottom but Diaz mounts him!
Diaz landing strikes from the mount and Corona is in trouble!
Diaz unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Corona wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Diaz celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there #TD2#
and Tidd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tidd.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Tidd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd working the head and body with strikes.
Tidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tidd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Tidd wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Tidd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz is pressing down on Tidd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tidd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tidd scoring with some ground and pound.
Tidd 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.
Tidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tidd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tidd throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz pulls Tidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tidd from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Tidd throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Diaz lunges at Tidd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tidd's hand.
Tidd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Tidd down.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tidd checks a low kick from Diaz.
Tidd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tidd walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Tidd blocks a jab.
Tidd with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Diaz misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
so Tidd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Tidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz looking to control.
Tidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tidd slips nicely into half guard.
Tidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Tidd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Diaz misses #TD2#
and Tidd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tidd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tidd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tidd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tidd drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diaz to regain full guard.
Diaz has control of Tidd's left arm, preventing Tidd from doing any damage.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tidd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Tidd throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tidd trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Diaz trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Tidd, not yet.
Tidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz postures up.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Tidd is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tidd is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz is fighting to break Tidd's control of his arms but Tidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Tidd has wrist control.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tidd's head.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Diaz is working Tidd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Tidd trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tidd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tidd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Tidd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tidd.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tidd.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tidd is working for a kimura here but Diaz manages to reverse the position and he's now in Tidd's guard.
Tidd pulls Diaz in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Tidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Tidd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tidd moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Tidd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tidd.
Tidd misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tidd feints the counter takedown.
Tidd blocks a jab.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Tidd didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Tidd moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tidd misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tidd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tidd fails with a takedown attempt.
Tidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tidd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tidd drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Tidd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Tidd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Tidd is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tidd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tidd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tidd managing to control the position.
Tidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tidd postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tidd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe Tidd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tidd's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz is pulling down on Tidd's head to control his posture.
Tidd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An elbow from Tidd crashes against the mat.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Tidd grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tidd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tidd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tidd lands some shots froms side control.
Tidd looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tidd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Tidd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tidd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tidd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz tries to bench press Tidd off him but Tidd keeps the position.
Check out the look on Tidd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Tidd lands a few punches from side control.
Tidd is chipping away with strikes.
Tidd throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SUB2#
Tidd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Tidd.
I've got Tidd 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Tidd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Tidd waved his t-shirt featuring The Glue Factory's logo in front of the cameras.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was better than me tonight. Trust the process not the results. '.

Event: HFC 38 - Dos Anjos vs Yonic
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target. #TD2#
Wagner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wagner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wagner is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Wagner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is pushing Wagner's head away, looking to escape. Wagner manages to hold on to the position though.
Diaz's coaches at Legendary MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wagner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Wagner is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz pushes Wagner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wagner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SUB2#
Wagner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Wagner drags him back down.
Diaz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wagner. #SUB2#
Wagner is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wagner asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Wagner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wagner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wagner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wagner is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Wagner 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 Wagner but great work by Diaz.
Diaz cracks Wagner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Wagner taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wagner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Wagner's temple. #SUB2#
Wagner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wagner gets full guard.#T3#
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wagner's head.
Diaz is in close to Wagner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Wagner is rocked!
Diaz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wagner covers up, he's hurt! Diaz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Diaz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Diaz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Core Combat, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 31 - Tai Kung vs Yazzie
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sosa throws out the jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sosa as he avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Sosa counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. 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.
Sosa throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sosa, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sosa against the cage but Sosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Sosa misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Sosa - just one landing.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sosa continues to drive forward.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A jab from Sosa finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Sosa up against the cage.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Sosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 drag Sosa to the mat but Sosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Diaz is trying to trip Sosa. He has hold of a leg but Sosa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sosa managing to control the position.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sosa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sosa misses the jab.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sosa pinned against the cage. Sosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sosa with a hook.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Sosa.#T1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense.
Sosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Sosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa swinging wildly here. #T2#
Sosa lands a head shot.
Sosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Sosa is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Sosa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sosa has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sosa controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sosa cracks Diaz with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sosa! But no joy.
Sosa misses with a straight right.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Sosa's head but Sosa avoids it well.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sosa struggling a bit here.
Diaz throws an elbow but Sosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy.
Sosa regains half guard, as Diaz was trying to land strikes.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz throwing shots but Sosa is blocking nicely. #T2#
Diaz winds up and cracks Sosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sosa won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Sosa's temple.
Sosa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Sosa trying to control here.
Diaz is keen to just control but Sosa is a slippery customer.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Sosa dodges it nicely.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Sosa trying to control here.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though.
Sosa is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Sosa tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sosa misses the jab.
Sosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sosa.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Sosa pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sosa, which made it look bad.
Sosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sosa.#T1#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcello Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Sosa sprawls well.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Sosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Sosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Sosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
A left lands for Sosa.
Sosa misses with a right hand #CL#
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Sosa looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sosa landing knees to the body.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
Sosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Sosa manages to break the clinch.
Sosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Sosa's guard.
Sosa has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sosa pulls Diaz in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is in close to Sosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Sosa with a nice cross.
Sosa throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
Jewel Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcello Sosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sosa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A slow jab from Sosa misses its intended target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Sosa throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Sosa coming out on top.#T2#
Sosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sosa.
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Sosa does no damage.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Sosa.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Sosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Sosa as Diaz shoots in.
Sosa throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Sosa lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Sosa jabs at Diaz's body.#TD#
Sosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sosa controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sosa trying to control the position here.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sosa's head.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sosa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Marcello Sosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was better than me tonight. Trust the process not the results. '.

Event: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz landing a few strikes.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is trying to buck Diaz off.
Diaz grinds an elbow into Barbosa's temple.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Barbosa bucks up and tries to throw Diaz off but instead Diaz has got his back!#T1#
Diaz lands a shot to the head.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Can Barbosa hold on?! Diaz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz lands strikes to the head.
Barbosa is taking damage to the body and head.
Barbosa trying to get back to his feet but Diaz is in full control for now.
Barbosa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Diaz.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz is looking to control Barbosa but Barbosa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz lands punches and elbows.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Barbosa pushed the leg off.
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!
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Diaz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T2#
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Diaz.
I really don't envy Barbosa right now.
Barbosa is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diaz is punishing Barbosa with strikes - can he finish him?!
Diaz lands shots to the head and Barbosa turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jewel Diaz waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Madness 43 The Pursuit
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Chai misses #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Chai is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. #T2#
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai.
Chai tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Chai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diaz breaks from Chai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Diaz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chai looks a forlorn figure.
Diaz lands a big shot there that rocks Chai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diaz looking to finish with strikes here!
Diaz working Chai over with strikes here. #T4#
Diaz thowing shots but they're missing.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Chai is staying in there.
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chai cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Chai misses with a straight right. #T1#
Diaz punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.
Chai scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Chai throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Chai misses.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Diaz down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Chai tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Chai kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz advances to half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai 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! 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#
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chai back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Chai.
Good leg kick by Chai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai misses the body punch #TD#
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chai's guard.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Diaz passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz winds up and cracks Chai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. #T2#
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Diaz distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Chai pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Chai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chai walks into a jab.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

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 Jewel Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Madness 40 Guns Out
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Diaz.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Diaz with the ground and pound but Rodriguez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Rodriguez pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Rodriguez half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#ES#
Rodriguez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jewel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Ryan Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.#T4#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rodriguez punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Rodriguez cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Diaz has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#BC#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Diaz pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES#
Rodriguez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodriguez rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Rodriguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
A solid body kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Rodriguez drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodriguez is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jewel Diaz has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodriguez.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Diaz badly! He tries to strike back but Rodriguez puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Diaz out cold! Oh man, Diaz will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Ryan Rodriguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Diaz avoids the body shot from Barbosa. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Barbosa's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Barbosa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz scores with punches from side control.
Barbosa 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 lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbosa down.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Barbosa is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Diaz cracks Barbosa with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz advances to full mount. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barbosa can't escape the position.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Barbosa is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Diaz lands a big elbow.
Diaz landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Diaz working Barbosa over with strikes here.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz cracks Barbosa with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Jewel Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: F&BE 15-A Lesson in Violence
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
Bader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Bader fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz prevents Bader from getting back to his feet.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bader's head.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##ES2#
Bader is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader misses with a hook #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bader won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Bader throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Timo Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bader misses with a hook.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bader.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bader to the mat! Bader manages to get full guard.
Bader is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bader can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bader can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#
Bader is rocked!
You get the feeling that Bader really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bader is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bader! Diaz sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bader and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jewel Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: F&BE 13- For the Spilled Blood
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as White Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White Jr blocks a leg kick.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from White Jr misses the target.
Diaz takes one on the button.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
White Jr tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jewel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but White Jr moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
White Jr avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.#T1#
White Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and White Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from White Jr does it's job there.
Diaz misses with a hook. White Jr ducked under it nicely.
White Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
White Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling from the back.
Diaz has White Jr flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Diaz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Diaz scores with punches from the back.
Diaz punishes White Jr with strikes from the back mount.
Diaz throwing damaging strikes from the back! White Jr could be in trouble here!
White Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diaz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
White Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Diaz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC2#
White Jr is rocked!
Diaz lands shots to the head and White Jr turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Jewel 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: GDL 11: Wang v Graindo
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz throws a strike but Cullen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cullen stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Cullen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1##SUB#
Cullen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cullen is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Cullen's brow. #SUB#
Cullen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cullen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cullen working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz works over Cullen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz pushing down on Cullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cullen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Cullen's temple.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cullen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Cullen.
Cullen cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg. #CL2#
Diaz pushes Cullen up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Cullen.
Cullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cullen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cullen lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cullen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz is pulling down on Cullen's head. It's preventing any offense from Cullen, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz seems keen to control Cullen's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Cullen's brow.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cullen's guard. #SUB#
Cullen actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Cullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cullen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is keen to just control but Cullen is a slippery customer.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz is taking a breather. Cullen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Cullen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz working over Cullen with some ground and pound. Cullen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Cullen's temple. #SUB#
Cullen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cullen wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cullen to the mat! Cullen manages to get full guard.
Cullen is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cullen. #REVR#
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Cullen's temple.
Diaz working over Cullen with some ground and pound. Cullen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Cullen's temple.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Cullen actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cullen 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 pressing down on Cullen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cullen is holding on for now.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz working Cullen over with strikes.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cullen taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard. #T2#
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Cullen's head.
Diaz winds up and cracks Cullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cullen wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz wants to control but Cullen is keeping him busy.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Diaz is trying to control. Cullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cullen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz working Cullen over with strikes.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Cullen is rocked!
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Oh Cullen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Cullen has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cullen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Diaz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
After winning the bout, Jewel Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 8: Poika v Jones
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Khompak Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Diaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Sitsongrit is staying in there.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diaz unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.
Sitsongrit is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Diaz postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sitsongrit bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Diaz and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
A very excited looking Jewel 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: GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Diaz leaves Stroganov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Stroganov pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stroganov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Stroganov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stroganov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stroganov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Stroganov is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Stroganov jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Stroganov blocks nicely.
Stroganov wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz works over Stroganov with some ground and pound from guard.
Stroganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz wants to control but Stroganov is keeping him busy.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz with the ground and pound but Stroganov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stroganov wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Stroganov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Stroganov keeps moving.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stroganov is keeping the position for now.
Diaz stops Stroganov from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroganov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stroganov wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Diaz pushes Stroganov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stroganov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroganov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Stroganov manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stroganov won't allow it. #TD#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Stroganov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stroganov is being controlled here.
Diaz cracks Stroganov with a big right hand but Stroganov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stroganov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Stroganov is defending the strikes.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Stroganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stroganov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroganov parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stroganov to escape.
Stroganov taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz moves into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroganov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stroganov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stroganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stroganov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Stroganov misses with a straight right. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Stroganov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz working over Stroganov with some ground and pound. Stroganov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stroganov is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz working Stroganov over with strikes.
Diaz not doing much here.
Stroganov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Stroganov's head. #T2#
Stroganov has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Stroganov won't allow it.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stroganov wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz trying to control the action but Stroganov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stroganov is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz prevents Stroganov from escaping the position.
Diaz cracks Stroganov with a big right hand but Stroganov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Stroganov denies him.
Diaz wants to control but Stroganov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Diaz throws an elbow but Stroganov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Stroganov is defending the strikes.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Stroganov blocks the move with his legs.
Stroganov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stroganov to see if he's OK.
Stroganov is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stroganov looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Diaz pulls guard.
Stroganov stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Stroganov preventing the sweep.
Stroganov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Stroganov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stroganov has passed into side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Stroganov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stroganov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stroganov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Stroganov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stroganov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stroganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander Stroganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroganov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stroganov keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroganov can do to turn this around?
Diaz wants to control from the top but Stroganov keeps moving. #T3#
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroganov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroganov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stroganov dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stroganov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A right-left combo lands from Stroganov. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stroganov did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Stroganov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroganov taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Stroganov is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroganov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Stroganov is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Jewel Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looking to finish Stroganov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stroganov!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Diaz!

Event: GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matthews clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Matthews!
Diaz has Matthews flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#
Matthews is rocked!
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a couple of big shots that have Matthews covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Matthews! Diaz fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!

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