Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Chavaski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch but Chavaski moves away #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Diesel didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Chavaski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chavaski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chavaski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavaski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Chavaski drops back looking for a leg! Diesel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diesel manages to kick Chavaski off! Chavaski jumps back into Diesel's guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to keep Chavaski in close.
Diesel is really struggling to control Chavaski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel pulls Chavaski in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chavaski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard. #SUB2#
Chavaski seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
Chavaski is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage.
Chavaski passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to control the position here but Chavaski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Chavaski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!
After winning the bout, Remi Chavaski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Green manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Green has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Diesel doesn't defend quickly enough and Green has managed to lock this one up! Can Diesel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Green on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Green thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Diesel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roberts is working for takedown but Diesel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Roberts goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Diesel pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Roberts.
Roberts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Diesel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roberts looks winded!#T1#
Diesel stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Roberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Roberts is rocked!
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Roberts's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Roberts drops to his knees and Diesel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Ganga's ribcage. Ganga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ganga blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ganga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganga jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land. #T1#
Diesel digs a right hand into Ganga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganga's gas tank.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel presses Ganga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganga looks winded!
Ganga looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ganga looking to stall.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diesel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diesel lands with a hook. Ganga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Diesel. #T2#
Ganga misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ganga is rocked!
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Ganga taking a breather.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Ganga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Diesel is working Ganga over against the cage.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga. #T3#
Ganga 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.
Ganga is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Ganga.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Ganga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga. #T4#
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel pushes Ganga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Ganga. #TD2#
Ganga has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diesel is trying to keep an underhook but Ganga manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ganga is taking a breather. Diesel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diesel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganga on the ground.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Ganga has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kranckx Diesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ganga keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diesel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ganga tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Ganga jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Ganga is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganga is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ganga is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Ganga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ganga trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
Diesel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diesel tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Ganga passes into half guard.
Ganga controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ganga maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diesel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ganga has cracked it and Diesel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ganga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sunil Ganga!
Sunil Ganga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
Diesel clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Diesel. #TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy 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.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diesel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Diesel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 81
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1##CL#
Diesel rushes Barny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Blessed Barny has been cut.
Barny wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Barny is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Barny is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barny with a big uppercut! Barny tries to clinch up but Diesel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barny to the mat! Barny covers up and Diesel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Blessed Barny had this to say: 'He didnt want to grapple tho'.

Event: Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Ousmane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but Ousmane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesel leaves Ousmane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ousmane is defended easily by Diesel.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.#CL#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Ousmane against the cage.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Ousmane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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.#CL#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel gets through Ousmane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ousmane tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ousmane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ousmane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Ousmane wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though. #T1#
Ousmane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel!
Diesel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ousmane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ousmane with a couple of short strikes.
Ousmane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ousmane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB2#
Ousmane has isolated one of Diesel's arms. Diesel looking to fight him off but Ousmane twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Diaz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Diaz jumps guard. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB#
Diaz 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. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Diesel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diesel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diesel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
Noel Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green fails to pull guard.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green 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. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Diesel stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Diesel darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away. #CL#
Diesel has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Green is rocked!
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Green! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Kranckx 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: Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green 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. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Green is rocked!
A short right from Diesel.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Green with a big uppercut! Green tries to clinch up but Diesel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Green to the mat! Green covers up and Diesel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kranckx 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: Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Dux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Diesel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Diesel gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Dux jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dux 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. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#T1#
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dux wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Dux is rocked!
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux seems to have recovered his senses.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Dux looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Dux! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
A very excited looking Kranckx 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: Highland 50
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Diego has been cut.
Diego looking to throw knees to the head but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel gets through Diego 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #ROC2#Diego is rocked!
A short left from Diesel.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego wants to break free but Diesel has control.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Diesel cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD2#
Diesel drops Diego onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Diego is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Diego ! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diego lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
A very excited looking Kranckx 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: Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.#TD2#
Green looking to score a takedown here. Diesel is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Diesel's guard.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is not content to let Green control the position.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Green is trying for a kimura here. Diesel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Green wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Green!
Ed Green is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starr backwards. #CUT#It looks like Matt Starr has been cut.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starr's efforts to push away.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel works on Starr's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel. #ROC#Starr is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Starr wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starr is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Starr! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Kranckx Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 24
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanner's head.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanner off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanner taking a breather.
Tanner is trying to stall.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Tanner wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Diesel on the inside. #ROC2#Tanner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Tanner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanner can't get the takedown.
Diesel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tanner! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diesel is unloading with more strikes now! Tanner drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel! Kranckx Diesel retains his lightweight title!
Kranckx Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 13
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Wassermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Diesel forces Wassermann back against the cage and clinches.
Wassermann takes a shot to the head.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Wassermann.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wassermann.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassermann.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Wassermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel is working Wassermann over against the cage.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 a shot to the side of Wassermann's head. #T4#
Wassermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Wassermann's ribcage. Wassermann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Wassermann avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wassermann.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kranckx Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diesel as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Diesel. #T1#
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wassermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #T2#
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Diesel is stalling here.
Kranckx Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel. #T3#
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
Wassermann lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel is stalling here.
Good body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wassermann is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kranckx Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
Diesel pushes Wassermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel presses Wassermann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wassermann is trying to stall.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
Diesel is pushing Wassermann 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 lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann is looking to control Diesel's arms but Diesel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wassermann has his back to the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands a right hand. #T2#
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Diesel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head. #ROC2#Wassermann is rocked!
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Oh Wassermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from Diesel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Diesel drops Wassermann onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wassermann is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diesel effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann has Diesel pressed against the cage.
Wassermann tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wassermann blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wassermann! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diesel is unloading with more strikes now! Wassermann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Kranckx Diesel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 7
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Diesel tries to clinch up but Cervantes circles away and keeps his distance.
Kranckx Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Cervantes with that takedown attempt.
Diesel lands a head shot.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Cervantes's head but Cervantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Diesel forces Cervantes back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Cervantes wants a takedown but no success here.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Cervantes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cervantes takes a shot to the head.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cervantes.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Cervantes.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervantess head. #T1#
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Cervantes's takedown attempt.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Cervantes is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Cervantes decides to pull guard.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cervantes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cervantes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel wants to stand but Cervantes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB2#
Cervantes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Cervantes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Cervantes's attempts to control the action.
Cervantes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Cervantes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Cervantes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diesel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diesel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cervantes on the ground.#T3#
Cervantes wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time.
Cervantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Cervantes cracks Diesel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cervantes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Cervantes breaks from Diesel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cervantes wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Cervantes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cervantes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cervantes fails to move to back control.
Diesel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diesel tries to get out of the position.
Cervantes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diesel because Cervantes loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Cervantes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Cervantes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cervantes dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Cervantes circles away. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Cervantes.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Cervantes takes a shot to the head.
Cervantes tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Cervantes.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel digs a right hand into Cervantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cervantes's gas tank.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervantes is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Kranckx Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervantess head. #ROC#Cervantes is rocked!
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Cervantes! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cervantes lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Kranckx Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diesel defending well as Lungu loads up on a big left hand.
Lungu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Lungu gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tries a body shot but Lungu blocks it.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Lungu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Lungu.
Lungu wants to stall.
Lungu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Lungu blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Lungu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lungu is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Lungu into the cage.
Lungu working aggressively here. #T1#
Diesel misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Lungu.
Lungu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lungu misses with some punches.
Lungu is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
Lungu blocking some punches.
Lungu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Lungu blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Lungu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lungu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Lungu.
Lungu is stalling here.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diesel as Lungu tries to tie him up.
Lungu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lungu controls his hands.
Lungu is stalling here.
Lungu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Lungu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Lungu blocks an uppercut.
Lungu taking a breather.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Lungu.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lungu's elbow.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lungu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Lungu trying to control the position but instead, Diesel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lungu into the cage.#T4#
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lungu misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Lungu is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Oh Lungu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.
Diesel presses Lungu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lungu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lungu drops to his knees and Diesel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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