Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Coryatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diesel is able to avoid easily.
Diesel slips a straight right by Coryatt.
Coryatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coryatt lands a head kick. Diesel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coryatt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Coryatt.
Coryatt's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coryatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Coryatt does no damage.
Coryatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Coryatt.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Coryatt moved out of range.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Coryatt keeps it at a distance.
Coryatt scores with a hook.
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Coryatt scores with a nice strike.
Coryatt lands with a cross.
Diesel jabs Coryatt right on the nose. Coryatt blinks but takes it well.
Coryatt with a nice calf kick.
Coryatt cracks Diesel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Coryatt tries to score with a low kick but Diesel moves his leg out of the way.
Coryatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coryatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coryatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coryatt's hands.
Coryatt misses with a two punch combination.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coryatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Coryatt against the cage.
Coryatt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Coryatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Diesel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Coryatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Coryatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coryatt tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coryatt is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Coryatt blocking some punches.
Coryatt is pushing Diesel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coryatt scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Coryatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Coryatt tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Coryatt takes a shot to the head.
Diesel lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Chris Coryatt has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coryatt trying to control the position but instead, Diesel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coryatt into the cage.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coryatt working hard to break the clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coryatt scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Coryatt breaks the clinch.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coryatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Diesel tries to clinch but Coryatt is having none of it.
Diesel tries to clinch but Coryatt moves out of range.
Coryatt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coryatt throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Coryatt.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Coryatt breaks away and moves out of range.
Coryatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diesel at a distance.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Coryatt takes the fight into the clinch.
Coryatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Coryatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coryatt backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coryatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coryatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Coryatt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diesel tries to clinch but Coryatt moves out of range.
Coryatt throws a leg kick
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coryatt tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
Coryatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Coryatt pushes him off.
Coryatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coryatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Coryatt tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Coryatt manages to avoid the attempt.
Coryatt cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coryatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coryatt. That's going to slow Diesel down. #CL#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt working aggressively here.
Coryatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Coryatt controls the action.
Coryatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coryatt wants to stall. #T1#
Coryatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.
Coryatt wants to stall.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Coryatt blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Coryatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coryatt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coryatt lands an uppercut.
Diesel blocks the elbow strike.
Coryatt tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Coryatt back against the cage.
Coryatt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diesel up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coryatt blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coryatt blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Coryatt blocks the elbow strike.
Coryatt lands a right hand.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coryatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coryatt.
A short right from Coryatt on the inside.
Diesel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voltsz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Coryatt's ribcage. Coryatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.#T3#
Coryatt managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
Diesel blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coryatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Coryatt gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Coryatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Coryatt misses its intended target.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Coryatt pushes him off.
Coryatt lands a lovely overhand right.
Coryatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Coryatt is looking to slow Diesel down with leg kicks.
Diesel tries to clinch but Coryatt moves away
and Coryatt counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Diesel tries to clinch there but Coryatt circles away.
Coryatt swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Coryatt throws out a counter right but Diesel avoids it with no problem.
Coryatt blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Diesel wants to clinch but Coryatt slips to the side
and Coryatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coryatt.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coryatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coryatt throws a low kick, looking for Diesel's leg but Diesel calmly moves out of range.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Coryatt keeps it at a distance.
Coryatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Coryatt breaks away and moves out of range.
Coryatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coryatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Coryatt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Coryatt.
Diesel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coryatt.
Diesel tries to clinch but Coryatt moves out of range.
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot.
Coryatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Diesel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coryatt manages to circle out of the way.
Coryatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Diesel gets a clinch.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Coryatt lands a right hand.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel stalling in the clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coryatt stalling the fight.
Coryatt slows down the pace here.
Coryatt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coryatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel is trying to stall.
Coryatt blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Coryatt avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Coryatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Coryatt into the cage.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diesel.
Coryatt wants to stall.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Coryatt.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coryatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. #T2#
Coryatt working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coryatt.
Coryatt tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Coryatt gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coryatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coryatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coryatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coryatt trying to control the position but instead, Diesel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coryatt into the cage.
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Coryatt in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel trying to stall but Coryatt improves his position.
Coryatt throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Coryatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Coryatt throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coryatt throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coryatt.
Chris Coryatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coryatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coryatt tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coryatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Coryatt into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Coryatt is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diesel scores with a knee to the head.
Diesel crunches a lovely knee into Coryatt's ribcage.
Coryatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Coryatt. #T4#
Coryatt misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Coryatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel has Coryatt pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coryatt misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel pushes off an throws an elbow but Coryatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coryatt blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Coryatt tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diesel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diesel cracks Coryatt with a nice body shot.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coryatt backwards.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Coryatt.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Chris Coryatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coryatt blocks an uppercut.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Voltsz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coryatt 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coryatt!
Chris Coryatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Broderick keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel punishes Broderick 's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Broderick misses the target.
Broderick walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Broderick keeps it at a distance.
Diesel throws a head kick but Broderick moves out of range.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Diesel tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Broderick misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
Some wild striking there from Broderick .
Diesel tries to clinch but Broderick is having none of it.
Broderick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Broderick throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Broderick circles away. #T1#
A jab from Broderick misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diesel!
A head kick by Broderick misses #CL2#
and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diesel.
Diesel avoiding damage as Broderick throws knees to the body.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Broderick blocks an uppercut.
Broderick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
Diesel misses with a knee strike.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
Broderick lands an uppercut.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Broderick digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Broderick lands a body punch. #T2#
Broderick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Broderick .
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Broderick .
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Broderick shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Broderick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel is stalling here.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Broderick misses with a body punch.
Diesel is looking to control Broderick 's arms but Broderick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diesel has his back to the cage.
Broderick misses with the head strike.
Diesel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Broderick lands a good knee to the midsection. Diesel won't want to take too many of those.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Broderick controls his hands.
Broderick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Broderick .
Broderick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Diesel takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Broderick as Diesel tries to tie him up. #T4#
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Broderick controls his hands.
Broderick lands a nice shot to the body.
Broderick avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Broderick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick lands with a light punch inside.
Broderick swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel slows down the pace here.
Diesel stalling in the clinch but Broderick improves position.
Diesel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Broderick up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Broderick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diesel moves to clinch but Broderick breaks away
and Broderick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Broderick lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Diesel is looking to close the distance but Broderick sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Diesel crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Diesel is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hunter Broderick !
During a confident post fight interview, Hunter Broderick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C163: Bird vs White
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Wilson counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a solid body kick.
Wilson throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Wilson seems unphased.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Diesel wants to clinch.#T2#
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Wilson 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.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Wilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Diesel avoided it.
Diesel tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson works over Diesel's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.
Diesel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Diesel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Blade Wilson has been cut.#BC#
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Wilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Diesel sees coming a mile off.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson clobbers Diesel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Blade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Diesel tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Diesel backs away, Wilson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diesel tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
It looked like Wilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diesel.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Diesel throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Diesel tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Diesel counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diesel thinking.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch up.#T4##KD#
Wilson sends Diesel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilson is motioning to the referee to let Diesel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Diesel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Diesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Wilson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diesel! Wilson lets Diesel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Diesel is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Diesel slips under a jab from Wilson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Wilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blade Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Diesel off balance momentarily.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Diesel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Diesel tries to counter with a clinch but Wilson shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diesel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diesel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Diesel moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Diesel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Diesel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Diesel tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diesel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diesel checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BB 93 - McWrestler vs Anubis 4
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Kitsuragi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kitsuragi gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Kitsuragi successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Kitsuragi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diesel uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Diesel decides to stand back up. Diesel steps back and let's Kitsuragi get back to his feet.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitsuragi cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitsuragi or not.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diesel just leaning against Kitsuragi , taking a breather.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Kitsuragi around his waist. Kitsuragi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kitsuragi tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Kitsuragi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Kitsuragi is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Kitsuragi is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitsuragi .#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Kitsuragi jumps guard. #SUB#
Kitsuragi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard! #T2#
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Kitsuragi wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Diesel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Diesel decides to stand back up. Diesel steps back and let's Kitsuragi get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Kitsuragi finds it's target.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Kitsuragi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Diesel to the floor! Kitsuragi dives in looking for the finish!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kitsuragi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kitsuragi trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Kitsuragi 's ribs.
Kitsuragi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Kitsuragi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsuragi drops back down to his feet.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Kitsuragi tries to land a front kick but Diesel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsuragi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitsuragi s head.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye.
Kitsuragi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitsuragi blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kitsuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel has Kitsuragi pressed against the cage, preventing Kitsuragi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kitsuragi .
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kitsuragi . #BC#
Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi fakes the leg kick and cracks Diesel in the body.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsuragi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Kitsuragi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel lands the left hand.
Kitsuragi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him away.#CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Kitsuragi around his waist. Kitsuragi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.#T4#
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kitsuragi .
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kitsuragi blocking some punches.
Kitsuragi is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Kitsuragi working hard to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Voltsz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
A good leg kick by Kitsuragi . #CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kitsuragi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsuragi drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Kitsuragi 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kitsuragi .
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Diesel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Kitsuragi back into the cage.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kitsuragi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kitsuragi scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head. #BC#
Kitsuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel has managed to clinch. #T3#
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel working Kitsuragi over with knees to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Kitsuragi is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Diesel works on Kitsuragi 's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye. #T4#
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kitsuragi avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kitsuragi fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel has Kitsuragi pressed against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kitsuragi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitsuragi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitsuragi .
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitsuragi 's elbow.
Diesel tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kitsuragi .
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitsuragi dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.

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 Kim Kitsuragi .
I think Kitsuragi 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hughes misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Diesel digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Diesel trying to land knees to the body.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Diesel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes blocks the elbow strike.
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes. #T2#
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Hughes has been cut.
Diesel lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Hughes lands a takedown into guard.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Diesel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
Hughes lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Diesel is looking to clinch. #T4#
Diesel closes the distance but Hughes moves to the side
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voltsz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Hughes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hughes's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diesel blocks a jab.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diesel leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel walks into a jab.
Hughes misses with a looping left.#T1#
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hughes.#CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Hughes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Diesel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hughes manages to move to mount! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes raining down shots from the mount!
Diesel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hughes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BOOM! Hughes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Diesel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hughes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Hughes throwing shots but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #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.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diesel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hughes's guard.
Hughes throws a couple of heel strikes.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hughes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hughes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes. #T1#
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diesel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Diesel pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Diesel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hughes up against the cage.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #T3#
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Hughes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diesel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diesel taking a breather.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diesel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes blocks a body shot from Diesel.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Voltsz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: BB 85 - Panic vs Land 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Zsofka against the cage.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Zsofka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zsofka fails to land.
Zsofka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws a front kick aimed at Zsofka's knee but Zsofka avoids it well. #CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Diesel missing with knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Diesel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diesel duly obliges. #CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Zsofka is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Zsofka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Zsofka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zsofka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Zsofka wants to break free but Diesel has control. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Zsofka has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsofka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zsofka fails to land with a series of punches.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsofka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zsofka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diesel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka tried to counter with a leg kick but Diesel avoided it.
Diesel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsofka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel. #T4#
Zsofka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Zsofka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka.
Zsofka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diesel checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Diesel.
Diesel wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Zsofka with an uppercut!#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Zsofka misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diesel slips a straight right by Zsofka.
A head kick misses from Diesel.
Diesel slips a jab from Zsofka.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Zsofka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Zsofka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zsofka is keeping busy.
Diesel lands a left hand. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
Zsofka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zsofka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel moves to clinch but Zsofka breaks away
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
Diesel tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it. #T1#
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Zsofka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiesel.
Diesel tries to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Zsofka up against the cage.#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Zsofka is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Zsofka.
A short uppercut from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Zsofka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zsofka's brow.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsofka.
Diesel gets through Zsofka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Diesel trying to control the position but instead, Zsofka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diesel into the cage.
Zsofka throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #BC#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.#CL2#
Diesel rushes Zsofka and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zsofka's brow.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Zsofka.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Zsofka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diesel looking to stall.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zsofkas head. #T4##BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diesel. Diesel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Zsofka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Zsofka misses with a hook.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Zsofka tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsofka.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel pushes Zsofka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zsofka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zsofka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
Zsofka blocks the elbow strike.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
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 Baldimir Zsofka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's time! Zsofka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zsofka feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Zsofka up against the cage.
Zsofka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Zsofka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Zsofka gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
Zsofka swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zsofka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diesel throws a hook but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Zsofka against the cage.
Zsofka tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel just leaning against Zsofka, taking a breather. #T2#
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel misses with a body punch. #BC#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka throws a solid leg kick but Diesel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsofka.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diesel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Diesel tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel closes the distance but Zsofka moves to the side
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Zsofka avoids it this time.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsofka misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zsofka as Diesel tries to tie him up.
Zsofka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zsofka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Zsofka tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Zsofka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diesel tries to work over Zsofka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zsofka misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zsofkas head.
Zsofka swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel is looking to control Zsofka's arms but Zsofka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diesel has his back to the cage.
Zsofka lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Zsofka back into the cage.
Diesel pushes Zsofka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel taking a breather.
Zsofka lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zsofka, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldimir Zsofka!
After winning the bout, Baldimir Zsofka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 81 - Tavares vs Roos
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Battaglia.
Battaglia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Battaglia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Battaglia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battaglia has Diesel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diesel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Battaglia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Battaglia is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Battaglia is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel works his way into side control.
Diesel wants to control but Battaglia is keeping him busy.
Battaglia is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Diesel stands up and beckons Battaglia to his feet.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Battaglia keeps it at a distance.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Battaglia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battaglia is stalling here.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Battaglia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Battaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel. #BC#
Battaglia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD#
Battaglia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Diesel has his feet on Battaglia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battaglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel. #CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Battaglia avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
Battaglia takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Battaglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battaglia tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Battaglia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Battaglia can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Battaglia takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Battaglia tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Battaglia's head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battaglia's defenses.
Diesel stalls.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Battaglia's takedown attempt.
Diesel has Battaglia pressed against the cage, preventing Battaglia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battaglia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Battaglia in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Battaglia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel just leaning against Battaglia, taking a breather.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Battaglia.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Battaglia controls the action.
Battaglia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battaglia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel 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##CL#
Battaglia instigates a clinch.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Battaglia takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battaglia lands a body shot.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Battaglia tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
Diesel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Battaglia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Battaglia is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel cracks Battaglia with a nice body shot.#T1#
Diesel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Battaglia up against the cage.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel taking a breather.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Battaglia controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Battaglia's head.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Battaglia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Diesel rushes Battaglia and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel pushes off an throws an elbow but Battaglia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Battaglia fails to pull guard.
Diesel gets through Battaglia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Battaglia.
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!
Battaglia blocks an elbow strike.
Battaglia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battaglia avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Battaglia blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Battaglia.
Battaglia wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Battaglia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land. #T3#
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Battaglia takes an elbow to the temple.
Battaglia blocks an elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battaglia tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Battaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel has Battaglia pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Battaglia is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Battaglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel lands an elbow just above Battaglia 's eye.
Diesel stalls.
Battaglia has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Battaglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Battaglia shrugs off.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Battaglia shrugs off.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Battaglia backwards.
Diesel lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel 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#
No luck for Battaglia with that takedown attempt.
A left lands for Diesel.
Marco Battaglia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Battaglia.
Battaglia is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Battaglia tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Battaglia drops back down to his feet.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battaglia takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel gets through Battaglia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battaglia backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel pushes off an throws an elbow but Battaglia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diesel has Battaglia pressed against the cage, preventing Battaglia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel pushes Battaglia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel stalls.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battaglia. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battaglia is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Battaglia in his tracks for a moment.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Battaglia avoids it.
Diesel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.#T3#
Battaglia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Battaglia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Battaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Battaglia against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battaglias head.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Battaglia avoids the damage to the body.
Voltsz Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Battaglia in his tracks for a moment.
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battaglia.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battaglia's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Battaglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Battaglia can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Battaglia's head.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Battaglia stalling in the clinch but Diesel improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battaglia blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marco Battaglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Voltsz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diesel 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voltsz Diesel!
A relieved looking Voltsz Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 77 - White vs Maharajah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Diesel closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Diesel avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryant.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant has Diesel pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Bryant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bryant throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diesel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diesel scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Diesel lands a jab.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease. #T2#
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!
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Bryant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Bryant tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Bryant is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bryant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diesel's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Voltsz Diesel has been cut.
Diesel tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it. #BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant throws a big counter combination but Diesel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Bryant avoids it this time.#T3#
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryant managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel has Bryant pressed against the cage, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Diesel tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Diesel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Diesel sees coming a mile off.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Voltsz Diesel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Diesel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Bryant throws a quick counter head kick but Diesel was just out of range.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diesel avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant throws a head kick but Diesel moves out of range.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Diesel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bryant duly obliges. #T2#
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel wants to clinch.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Bryant. #T3#
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
As Diesel looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Diesel just gets out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Bryant blocks the low kick.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diesel doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryant throws a head kick but Diesel moves out of range. #T4#
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Diesel looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Diesel just gets out of the way.
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Voltsz Diesel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Diesel closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diesel throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel wants to clinch.#T1#
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
A lazy left from Bryant finds it's target.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Diesel tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant misses with the combination. #T3#
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Bryant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Diesel off balance momentarily.#T4#
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobe Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bryant, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BB 72 - Bleak vs Panic
Date: Sep 13, 2022

#R1#
Zaintashara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diesel takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaintashara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaintashara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel is trying to stall.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Diesel has Zaintashara pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Zaintashara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaintashara swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaintashara.
Zaintashara lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Zaintashara lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaintashara tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaintashara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaintashara.
Diesel has Zaintashara pressed against the cage.
Zaintashara scores with a hook to the body.
Diesel just leaning against Zaintashara, taking a breather.
Diesel slowing the pace effectively.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaintashara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaintashara.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Zaintashara lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaintashara backwards. #T2#
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!
Zaintashara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaintashara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Zaintashara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaintashara's elbow.
Diesel is looking to control Zaintashara's arms but Zaintashara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diesel has his back to the cage.
Zaintashara misses with a body punch.
Zaintashara has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaintashara's brow.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Zaintashara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel working Zaintashara over with knees to the body.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Zaintashara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaintashara misses with the head strike.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Zaintashara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaintashara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaintashara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaintashara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Zaintashara.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaintashara.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Zaintashara blocks the elbow strike.
Zaintashara misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaintashara digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaintashara misses with a body punch.
Zaintashara can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Zaintashara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Zaintashara fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Zaintashara working aggressively here.
A short right from Zaintashara on the inside.
Diesel digs a right hand into Zaintashara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaintashara's gas tank.
Diesel wants to stall.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zaintashara lands with a right to the head.
Zaintashara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaintashara.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Zaintashara misses with the head strike.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaintashara backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaintashara blocking some punches.
Zaintashara blocks an elbow strike from Diesel.
Zaintashara throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Voltsz Diesel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zaintashara misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.#CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaintashara lands an uppercut.
Zaintashara misses with a punch to the body.
Zaintashara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaintashara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaintashara lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaintashara takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaintashara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaintashara blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zaintashara tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Zaintashara back against the cage.
Zaintashara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Zaintashara. #T1#
Diesel tries to stall but Zaintashara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Zaintashara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Zaintashara tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Zaintashara back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaintashara.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Zaintashara lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Zaintashara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Zaintashara fails to land.
Zaintashara can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaintashara's elbow.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaintashara blocks an elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Zaintashara blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Zaintashara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara working aggressively here.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Zaintashara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaintashara's brow.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Zaintashara.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaintashara.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Zaintashara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaintashara misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaintashara. #T3#
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Zaintashara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Zaintashara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel lands a nice elbow.
Zaintashara avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaintashara.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaintashara gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Diesel wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Zaintashara controls the action.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaintashara backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Zaintashara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Zaintashara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaintashara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaintashara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaintashara has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel presses Zaintashara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaintashara misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Diesel. #CL#
Zaintashara pushes Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaintashara misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
A shot in the inside from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zaintashara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaintashara digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaintashara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaintashara dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zaintashara fails to land.
Zaintashara misses with some punches.
Zaintashara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaintashara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaintashara blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Zaintashara avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Zaintashara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Diesel.
Zaintashara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diesel.
Diesel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaintashara tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Zaintashara swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Zaintashara as the two fighters clinch.
Zaintashara throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaintashara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaintashara blocks the elbow strike.
Zaintashara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaintashara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaintashara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musan Zaintashara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Zaintashara in his tracks for a moment.
Zaintashara tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Zaintashara back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zaintashara fails to land.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Zaintashara can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diesel obliges.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaintashara misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaintashara managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
Diesel is working Zaintashara over against the cage.
Zaintashara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Zaintashara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaintashara has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #T3#
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Zaintashara shrugs off.
Zaintashara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel tries a body shot but Zaintashara blocks it.
Zaintashara blocking some punches.
Diesel is working Zaintashara over against the cage.
Voltsz Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaintashara struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Zaintashara dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #T4#
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zaintashara working aggressively here.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaintashara gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaintashara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaintashara misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zaintashara fails to land.
Zaintashara misses with some punches.
Zaintashara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaintashara as Diesel tries to tie him up.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaintashara struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Zaintashara blocks an elbow strike.

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 Musan Zaintashara.
I think Diesel 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voltsz Diesel!
A very excited looking Voltsz Diesel 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: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1#
Diesel avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel blocks a jab.
As Kushnirov tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Kushnirov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kushnirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kushnirov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diesel darts in and clinches Kushnirov up against the cage.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kushnirov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kushnirov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diesel wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kushnirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Diesel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kushnirov avoiding damage as Diesel throws knees to the body.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kushnirov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #BC2#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Diesel avoids it.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Kushnirov.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kushnirov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Diesel blocks a low kick nicely.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kushnirov pushes him off.
Diesel checks a low kick from Kushnirov.#CL#
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch. #T3#
Kushnirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Diesel has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #BC2#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov catches Diesel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Diesel jumps back.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target. #T4#
Diesel wants to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kushnirov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Diesel blocks the low kick.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Diesel checks it.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diesel backs up against the cage.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kushnirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel blocks a jab.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov tries a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Kushnirov throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diesel.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
Diesel forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Diesel.#CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
Kushnirov cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Kushnirov scores with a leg kick.
Diesel throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov throws a counter combo.#T3##CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Kushnirov avoids nicely.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Diesel defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnirov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diesel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diesel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Kushnirov back into the cage.#T4#
Kushnirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel keeps control of Kushnirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov jabs Diesel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Diesel tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.
Diesel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diesel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKushnirov.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kushnirov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Kushnirov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diesel in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Diesel moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand #CL#
and Diesel moves into the clinch.
Kushnirov dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Diesel should have avoided that one.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Diesel wants to clinch.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diesel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel misses with a hook. Kushnirov ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Kushnirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diesel.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kushnirov has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel. #BC2#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kushnirov works over Diesel's head and body with a nice combination.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel moves out of range as Kushnirov throws a body kick.
Kushnirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kushnirov throws a push kick but Diesel slaps the foot to one side.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushnirov throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Diesel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Kushnirov back into the cage.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kushnirov 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Kushnirov lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voltsz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
A relieved looking Ilya Kushnirov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 63 - Escobar vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paris.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paris.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Paris keeps it at a distance.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Paris pushes him off.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Paris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Paris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it. #TD#
Paris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diesel can't fight it off and eventually Paris manages to take the fight to the floor. Diesel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T1#
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris 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.
Paris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Diesel blocks nicely.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Diesel has Paris pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paris wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #T3#
Paris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #TD#
Paris tightens his grip and picks Diesel up, before dumping him to the ground. Diesel manages to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris 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.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diesel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Diesel's brow. #T4#
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris postures up.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris distracts Diesel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris stands up over Diesel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Paris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch but Paris moves out of range.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel moves out of range as Paris strikes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Paris moves away
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Paris in a clinch.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Paris. #TD#
Paris jumps guard.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paris looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris trying to control here.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paris is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Paris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paris throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paris wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paris there!
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Paris wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Paris throwing punches despite being mounted.
Paris manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paris throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #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.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paris manages to get to full guard.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Voltsz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Paris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paris throwing shots but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Paris is controlling the pace. #T1#
Paris trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Paris is nestled in close to Diesel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diesel to regain full guard.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diesel controls Paris momentarily but Paris frees himself. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marco Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Paris drops back looking for a leg! Diesel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diesel manages to kick Paris off! Paris jumps back into Diesel's guard.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Paris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paris looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.#T4#
Paris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Paris scores with a punch to the head.
Paris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
Voltsz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Paris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel closes the distance but Paris moves to the side #TD#
and Paris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Paris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paris 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Marco Paris!

Marco Paris wins by unanimous decision!
Marco Paris gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Diesel tries to clinch there but Azul circles away.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
Azul throws a counter combo.
Azul throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azuls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Azul both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Diesel rushes Azul and presses him up against the cage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azul's brow.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Azul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Azul's head.
Our sources have told us that Diesel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Azul digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank.
Azul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azul's elbow.
Diesel tries to work over Azul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel pushes off an throws an elbow but Azul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Azul.
Azul wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Azul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azul throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Azul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it. #T2#
Azul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Azul tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Azul tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Azul takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Fiore Azul has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azul.#TD2#
Azul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Azul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Azul is in close to Diesel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azul lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azul trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azul landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Azul is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.#T4#
Diesel won't allow Azul to sweep him here.
Diesel postures up.
Azul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Azul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fiore Azul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fiore Azul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Azul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Azul clinches with his opponent.
Azul is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Azul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Azul misses the target.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Azul breaks away and moves out of range.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Azul keeps it at a distance.
Azul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diesel with a body shot.
Azul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diesel checks it well.
As Azul tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Azul manages to avoid the attempt.
Azul loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Azul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diesel digs a good hook to Azul's body.
Azul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Azul.
Fiore Azul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Azul missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.#T1##CL#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azul blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Azul blocking some punches.
Azul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azul pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Azul tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Azul tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Azul back against the cage.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Azul's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Azul.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Azul.
Azul is working for takedown but Diesel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voltsz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiore Azul.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Azul tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Azul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azul.
Azul lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Azul.
A nice left hand lands by Azul.
Diesel tries a body shot but Azul blocks it. #T3#
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Azul.
Azul blocking some punches.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Azul shrugs off.
Azul looking for a takedown.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Azul controls the action.
Azul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voltsz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Azul misses with some punches.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Azul lands with a right to the head.
Azul takes an elbow to the temple.
Azul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diesel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azul's elbow.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Azul.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azul working aggressively here.
Azul misses with the head strike.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azul.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azul can do to turn this around?
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azuls head.
A short right from Azul.
Azul avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Azul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel checks a low kick from Azul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azul throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Azul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azul 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.

Voltsz Diesel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fiore Azul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Azul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel thuds his right hand into Azul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Azul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Azul in a clinch.
Azul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azul working aggressively here.
Azul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Azul avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Azul fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azul lands a body shot.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azul backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Azul breaks the clinch.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Azul swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel lands a jab to the head.
Azul slips a jab and a cross from Diesel.
Diesel checks a low kick from Azul.
Azul throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel avoids the head kick by Azul.
Diesel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azul manages to circle out of the way.
Azul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Azul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel tries to clinch but Azul is having none of it.
Azul is looking for the big counter here.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Azul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Azul is avoiding it.
Azul unleashes a big counter combination but Diesel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Azul swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.#T2#
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Azul pushes him off.
Azul just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Azul circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch but Azul is having none of it. #CL#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Azul is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Diesel.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Azul avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azul is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Azul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Diesel takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Azul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Azul can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Voltsz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Azul as the two fighters clinch.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
Azul is looking for a takedown.
Voltsz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiore Azul.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azul. #T4#
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Azul tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Azul controls his hands.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azul's elbow.
Fiore Azul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Azul misses with a body punch.
Azul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul scores with a hook to the body.
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.

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 Voltsz Diesel.
I think Diesel 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Voltsz Diesel!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Voltsz Diesel!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Voltsz Diesel!

Voltsz Diesel wins by unanimous decision!
Voltsz Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Alaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaoui.
Alaoui cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Alaoui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alaoui. #CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alaoui avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Diesel blocking some punches. #BC#
Alaoui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alaoui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alaoui throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaoui.#CL2#
Alaoui gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaoui or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alaoui takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alaoui is trying to stall.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alaoui.
A short left from Alaoui.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Alaoui shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Youssef Alaoui has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alaoui.
Alaoui is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alaoui looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alaoui trying to control the position but instead, Diesel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alaoui into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land. #BC#
Alaoui breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Alaoui circles away.
Alaoui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Alaoui tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alaoui blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Alaoui scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Alaoui fails to land.
Alaoui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alaoui dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Alaoui on the inside.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alaoui scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alaoui takes a shot to the head.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaoui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Alaoui working aggressively here.
Alaoui misses with the head strike. #T4#
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alaoui.
A short left from Alaoui.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alaoui wants to stall.
Diesel working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Alaoui is rocked!
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Alaoui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaoui is breathing heavily.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Alaoui! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alaoui lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voltsz Diesel!
Voltsz Diesel is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Voltsz Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KoF:IW - Okafor x Garbowa
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitano is having none of it.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Kitano up against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kitano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Kitano is avoiding it.
It looked like Kitano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diesel.
Kitano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel cracks Kitano with a good jab.
Kitano throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Kitano's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.#T1#
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kitano breaks from the clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Kitano throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kitano with a body shot.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitano is having none of it.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Kitano pushes him away.
Kitano throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diesel presses Kitano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Kitano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
I was talking to Kitano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Kitano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diesel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Kitano is breathing heavily.
Kitano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kitano.
Kitano can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Kitano working aggressively here.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike from Diesel.
A shot in the inside from Diesel. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kitano 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Ryusuke Kitano has been cut.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Kitano is rocked!
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Oh Kitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kitano with a big uppercut! Kitano tries to clinch up but Diesel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kitano to the mat! Kitano covers up and Diesel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Voltsz Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Voltsz Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo X Mercer
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Takeda forces Diesel back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Takeda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Takeda.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
Takeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeda controls his hands.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Takeda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel 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.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda lands a nice uppercut.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Takeda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeda blocks the elbow strike.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
Takeda lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel has Takeda pressed against the cage. He pushes Takeda back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Diesel throws a beautiful elbow that sends Takeda crashing to the floor! Diesel piles on the pressure with more strikes! Takeda is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voltsz Diesel!
Voltsz Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Takeo Takeda had this to say: 'I'm just getting started. '.

Event: GC 383 Bleak vs Harling
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Diesel forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
White takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Thor White has been cut.
White avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage. #TD#
White jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from White's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
White looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
White keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
White working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
White is trying to keep Diesel in close. #T3##SUB#
White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diesel uses it to pass to side control.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diesel off and has taken his back!#SUB#
White has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Diesel! Can he survive? No! He's out! White gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thor White!
An out of breath Thor White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 380 McScramble vs Bleak
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Diesel checks it.
Diesel tries to clinch
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Diesel clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Diesel looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Diesel's head coaches at Moondog Snaketime Castle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes tries a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Diesel avoids it well.
Diesel tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diesel throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Barnes tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel. #CUT#It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Diesel. #T3#
Barnes is trying to break free.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel scores with a shot to the body.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Diesel clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diesel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnes can turn it around.#T4#
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnes's brow.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
Diesel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?#T1#
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes works over Diesel's head and body with a nice combination.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Diesel backpedaling.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voltsz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Barnes is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #T3#
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Diesel keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Diesel pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Barnes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voltsz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diesel tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Diesel clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Diesel has the dominant position.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes is pressed against the cage. Diesel pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Barnes! Two more big strikes from Diesel and Barnes crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Voltsz Diesel!
Voltsz Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
White lands an overhand right.
Diesel moves out of range of the body kick from White.
White has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White misses the shot to the body.
White takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diesel rather than just go for the knockout.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
White misses the shot to the body.
White takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Diesel's head coaches at Moondog Snaketime Castle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from White.
Diesel is looking to counter punch.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diesel digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White lands a body shot.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
White defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target. #T2#
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Diesel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel avoids the head kick by White.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White throws a head kick that misses.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from White lands but Diesel takes it in his stride.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
White defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
White throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White scores with a jab. Diesel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diesel moves out of range as White strikes.#T3#
Diesel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White lands with a nice body punch.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Diesel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Diesel is rocked!
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diesel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
White missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White cracks Diesel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel moves away from the strike by White.
Diesel seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
White misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diesel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.#T4#
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from White misses.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diesel misses the jab.
White misses the shot to the body.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White misses with a looping left.#KD2#
White sends Diesel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! White is motioning to the referee to let Diesel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
White finds Diesel's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Diesel flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. White lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Diesel will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralphie White!
A very excited looking Ralphie White 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Diesel rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is looking to control Diesel's arms but Diesel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Diaz pulls Diesel into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position. #T1#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diaz is wriggling around but Diesel manages to pass to half guard.
Diaz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diesel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diesel postures up. #T3#
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diesel is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diesel is now in half guard. #T1#
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Diesel stands up from Diaz's guard - Diesel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diesel is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Diesel circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newt Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head. #TD#
Diaz pulls guard.
Diesel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Diesel stands up from Diaz's guard - Diesel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Voltsz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.#T4#
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diesel prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voltsz Diesel 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diaz slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Diaz misses #CL2#
and Diesel counters by clinching up.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diesel.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz. #T1#
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newt Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diesel working aggressively here. #T2#
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with some punches. #TD#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Diesel is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diaz wants to stand but Diesel is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newt Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diesel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Newt Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Voltsz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diesel 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voltsz Diesel!
After the fight, Voltsz Diesel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Newt Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Get the fuck out of here asking questions!!'.

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