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Event:
Madness 37 Wanker vs Pickett
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Feet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Feet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feet jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Feet moves out of range.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Feet counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
Feet cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feet finish him?
#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Feet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Feet is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Feet Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Diaz is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seemah Feet!
Seemah Feet really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 23
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Korchagin fails with the takedown.
Korchagin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korchagin somewhat.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a combination
#TD#
and Korchagin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Korchagin connects with a decent elbow.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Korchagin tries to move to mount but Diaz blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Korchagin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Korchagin stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Diaz feints and as Korchagin raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korchagin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz throws a strike but Korchagin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Korchagin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korchagin defends well.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Korchagin tries to pass. #T2#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Korchagin is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Korchagin tries to pass.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Korchagin lands a couple of digs.
Korchagin passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korchagin wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Korchagin's head to control him but Korchagin postures up.
#T3#
Korchagin wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Korchagin trying to control the pace.
Korchagin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Korchagin's attempts to control the action.
Diaz wants to control but Korchagin is having none of it.
Korchagin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Diaz manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Korchagin passes to side control.
Korchagin has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Korchagin tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it. #SUB#
Korchagin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Korchagin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavle Korchagin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korchagin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz looks to clinch #TD#
and Korchagin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korchagin tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Korchagin advances position into side control!
Korchagin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Korchagin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Korchagin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Korchagin has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the sweep. #T1#
Diaz throws a strike but Korchagin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Korchagin prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Korchagin won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Korchagin is having none of it. #SUB#
Korchagin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Korchagin, into his guard. #REVB#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Korchagin is retaining full guard.
Korchagin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Korchagin blocks nicely. #T2#
Korchagin pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korchagin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korchagin is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Korchagin.
Korchagin trying to control the position here.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Korchagin is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pavle Korchagin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Korchagin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Korchagin controlling the position for now.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korchagin sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Korchagin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diaz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Korchagin's thigh. Korchagin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Korchagin is controlling Diaz's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control but Korchagin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Korchagin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Korchagin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Korchagin keeps moving and retains side control.
Korchagin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Korchagin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz! #SUB#
Korchagin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korchagin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Korchagin looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Diaz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Korchagin cracks Diaz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Korchagin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Korchagin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Korchagin tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Korchagin wants to take his opponent's back but Diaz doesn't allow it.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Korchagin has a good base and remains in mount.
Korchagin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Korchagin pushes him away.#T3#
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Korchagin is staying active.
Korchagin trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Korchagin working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Korchagin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korchagin lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Korchagin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount but Korchagin keeps good control and instead manages to take Diaz's back.
Diaz prevents Korchagin from getting a body triangle.
Korchagin keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Korchagin working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavle Korchagin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Korchagin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavle Korchagin!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chao 17
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Manzsfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Manzsfield drops Diaz with a right and a left! Manzsfield comes rushing in but Diaz regains his composure and manages to keep Manzsfield in guard.
#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Manzsfield loads up on a big left hand. Diaz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Manzsfield looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Diaz can't hide his disappointment, as Manzsfield celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Manzsfield!
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Event:
Madness 25 Ribbit vs McKenna 2
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steyn connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Steyn works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Steyn scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Steyn misses with the combination.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Steyn is avoiding it.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steyn attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Steyn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Steyn is avoiding it.
Steyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Steyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Steyn pushes him off.
Steyn digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Steyn staying out of range there.#TD#
Steyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steyn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steyn trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Steyn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Steyn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steyn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Steyn trying to advance position but Diaz counters by regaining guard.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Steyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Steyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Steyn is having none of it. #T3#
Steyn content to stall in guard here.
Steyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Steyn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Steyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steyn has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Steyn preventing the sweep.
Steyn 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.
Steyn stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#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.
Steyn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Steyn is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Steyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Steyn moves away #TD#
and Steyn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Steyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steyn working away.#SUB#
Steyn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Steyn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Steyn 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 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steyn's waist but Steyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Steyn slips a straight right by Diaz.
Steyn tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Steyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Steyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steyn as he avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steyn just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Steyn. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz takes one on the button.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Steyn lands with a cross.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Steyn finish him?#T1#
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matt Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Steyn counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Diaz! Steyn smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dale Steyn!
A relieved looking Dale Steyn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 12
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz slips a straight right by Alexander.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexander.
Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.#KD#
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
As Diaz tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Alexander moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Diaz! Alexander continues to tee off on Diaz, landing with a left and a right! Alexander connects with a right hand that leaves Diaz sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zakoria Alexander!
A victorious Zakoria Alexander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Frill misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Frill avoids them all with ease.
Frill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott Frill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Frill is avoiding it.
Frill cracks Diaz's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Diaz slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Frill can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Frill!
In his post fight interview, Scott Frill started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Glass.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glass counters with a right hand to the body.
Glass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
Glass stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glass dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz moves out of range as Glass throws a body kick.
Glass misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Glass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glass counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Glass.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glass.
Diaz tries to clinch up.#T3#
Glass connects with a single shot there.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Diaz has Glass up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glass as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Glass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Matt Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Glass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Glass avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Diaz cracks Glass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glass as he avoids it easily.
Glass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Glass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
Glass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt 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#
Diaz feints a jab promting Glass to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glass slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Matt Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Glass backing up. Glass nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a takedown into Glass's guard.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet - Glass follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glass is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Glass counters with a body kick.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a right hand that Glass ducks under and follows up with a left that Glass also avoids with ease.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Sloppy strikes from Glass. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glass throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glass counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Glass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Glass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.
Glass throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Glass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Glass as Diaz shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Glass shows good takedown defense.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass.
Some wild striking there from Glass.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Glass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throws a combination. Glass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Glass misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Glass napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz trying to control the position but Glass is working away. #SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glass, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Glass is avoiding it.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Glass's body.
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Glass.
Glass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Glass throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Glass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alexander Glass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Glass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is trying to drag Glass to the mat but Glass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz jumps guard but Glass turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Glass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Glass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glass lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Glass.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Glass keeps it at a distance.
Glass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Glass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glass's waist but Glass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Alexander Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.#CL2#
Diaz has Glass up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Diaz tries to stall but Glass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz is working for takedown but Glass is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Glass breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Diaz catches Glass right on the button with a cross.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glass is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs. #T4#
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Glass.
#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glass tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Diaz.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Diaz!
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