Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Badges.
Diesel is looking to counter punch.
Diesel slips a straight right by Badges.
Badges ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badges misses with a body shot.
Badges fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel connects with an inside leg kick.
Badges takes a kick to the side of the head.
Badges avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Badges scores with a sloppy right hand. Diesel should have avoided that one.
Badges slips a jab and a cross from Diesel. #CL2#
Badges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Badges.
Badges lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badges misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badges misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Badges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Badges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Badges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Badges.
Badges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Badges blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Badges.
Badges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Schwonckl Diesel has been cut.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Badges can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Badges lands a right hand.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Badges lands an elbow that stopped Diesel in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Badges.
Badges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Badges struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Diesel is rocked!
Badges swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badges working aggressively here.
Badges misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Badges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel avoids the elbow strike from Badges, against the cage.
Diesel avoids a wild elbow strike from Badges.
Badges misses with some punches. #T2#
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Badges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Badges misses with the head strike.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Badges throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel dodges an elbow strike from Badges.
Badges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Badges misses with the head strike.
Badges misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Badges is controlling him.
Diesel blocks an elbow strike.
Diesel blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Badges.
Badges misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel blocks an elbow strike.
Badges misses with a punch on the inside.
Badges has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Badges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel seems to have got his legs back now.
Badges misses with a punch on the inside.
Badges lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel connects with a single shot there.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badges.
Badges steps in with a hook that catches Diesel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Badges follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Diesel looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needno Badges!
After the big win, Needno Badges made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Mihaylov 's head back.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Mihaylov defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Diesel punishes Mihaylov 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov 's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Diesel avoids the body shot from Mihaylov .
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihaylov .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mihaylov walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Mihaylov misses with a straight right.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Diesel throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov blocking some punches. #T2#
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Diesel blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel gets through Mihaylov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Diesel misses.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Schlunckr Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Mihaylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel. #T1#
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihaylov in his tracks.
Diesel throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Diesel throws a right hand that Mihaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihaylov also avoids with ease.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Mihaylov misses with a straight left.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Mihaylov manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel digs a good hook to Mihaylov 's body.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov 's head back.
Mihaylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice jab there from Diesel.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel works on Mihaylov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schlunckr Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Diesel.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Diesel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schlunckr Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schlunckr Diesel!
A victorious Schlunckr Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 36
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Cowan takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Cowan.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Cowan.
I was talking to Cowan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Cowan blocks an uppercut.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cowan lands a nice uppercut.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan working aggressively here. #T1#
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
We've been informed that Diesel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
Cowan has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Cowan's head.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan works on Diesel's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowan.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Cowan is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Cowan up against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Cowan.
Cowan avoiding damage.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan presses Diesel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Cowan. #T1#
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan wants to stall.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan.
Cowan can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowan.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cowan.
Diesel avoiding damage as Cowan throws knees to the body.
Mickey Cowan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cowan.
Cowan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cowan prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan lands with a left to the head.
Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage. #T2#
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cowan just leaning against Diesel, taking a breather.
A short right from Cowan.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Cowan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
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 Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Diesel is looking to clinch but Cowan is avoiding it.
Diesel misses with a double jab #CL#
and Cowan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cowan has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Cowan is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Cowan controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Cowan controlling the action here for a moment.
Cowan takes a shot to the head.
Diesel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Cowan pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Cowan throws a big uppercut that drops Diesel! More strikes from Cowan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diesel lies dazed against the cage as Cowan celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Mickey Cowan 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 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: CMMA 138 Zimmerman v Izanagi
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Diesel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owens defends well and Diesel ends up having to push Owens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diesel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diesel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owens after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayn Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel tries to pull guard but Owens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diesel can't get the takedown.
Diesel wants a takedown.
Diesel tries to pull guard but Owens won't allow it.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Diesel dives in and scores a takedown into Owens's guard.#T1#
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Owens has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage.
Owens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Owens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diesel trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Owens is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diesel trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick lands for Owens.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt
and Owens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owens circles away.
Owens cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Hayn Diesel has been cut.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Owens back into the cage.
Diesel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Owens lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Owens walks away with a smile on his face. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Diesel with a poor takedown
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Owens counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diesel! Owens lets Diesel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Diesel is rocked!#CUT2#Hayn Diesel's cut is getting worse.
Diesel goes for a double leg but Owens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Owens continues to drive forward.
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Owens just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Diesel pulls guard successfully.
Diesel seems to have got his legs back now.
Owens preventing the sweep.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Owens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diesel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owens preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diesel looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Owens circles away easily
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Hayn Diesel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
Diesel has his takedown stuffed
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Owens counters with a nice right hand that sends Diesel toppling to the canvas! Diesel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Owens finish him?!#CUT2#Jeez, Hayn Diesel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Diesel looks up at the clock. Bad move! Owens lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diesel. Owens pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens 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: 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: DMMA 29: Luciano vs Amida
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Sisko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diesel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Sisko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diesel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diesel swings for the body but Sisko moves out of range.
Sisko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diesel on the side of the head.
Diesel is looking to slow Sisko down with leg kicks.
Sisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sisko just manages to avoid it.
Sisko misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisko. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses with a hook #TD2#
and Sisko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisko passes Diesel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisko is working away from the top position though.
Sisko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Sisko passes to full mount!
Sisko prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Sisko landing strikes from the mount.
Diesel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sisko.
Sisko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sisko looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sisko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Sisko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T2#
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Sisko thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Diesel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sisko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diesel won't allow Sisko to pass to mount.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Sisko is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sisko to get the leverage.
Sisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Diesel trying to control here.
Sisko is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Sisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sisko with a nice cross.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Sisko circles away.
Sisko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sisko throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Sisko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Sisko clinches with his opponent.
Sisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sisko lands a body punch.
Sisko cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.#BC#
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Sisko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sisko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sisko.
Sisko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Sisko shoots in.
Schwonckl Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.#CL#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Sisko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sisko dominated that round.
That's time! Diesel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sisko avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel defending well as Sisko loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sisko counters with a single leg into guard. Diesel didn't expect that.
Sisko looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Sisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sisko is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Sisko's legs - danger averted.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Sisko managing to control the position.
Sisko controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for a triangle here. Diesel is fighting it but it looks tight! Sisko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Diesel is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Benjamin Sisko!

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: ENIGMA 31
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Colt connects with a right hand. Diesel shakes it off.
Colt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Colt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Colt circles away and keeps his distance.
Colt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Diesel tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range. #CL#
Diesel has Colt up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Colt - that landed with a thud.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
A short right from Colt on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel presses Colt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Colt into the cage.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Colt's head.
Colt 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 Colt can turn it around.
Colt misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Colt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colt misses with some punches.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Colt.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Colt.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Colt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diesel forces Colt back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Colt is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Colt into the cage.#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.#CL#
Diesel pushes Colt up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
Colt blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Diesel takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colt can do to turn this around?
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colt.
Colt throws a head kick but Diesel moves out of range.
Colt tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colt. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Colt is avoiding it.
Colt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Colt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel wants to clinch.#T1#
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel checks a leg kick nicely.
Colt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Colt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colt.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colt takes one on the button.
Diesel moves out of range as Colt strikes.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Colt.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt looks to land a body kick but Diesel moved away.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Colt working aggressively here.
Colt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diesel.#T2#
Diesel prevents a body shot from Colt.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Colt's head.
Colt misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Colt gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Colt fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Colt gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diesel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henry Colt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel scores with a shot to the body.
Colt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colt throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Colt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Colt pushes him off.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Colt's head back.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Colt forces Diesel back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Colt.
Colt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Colt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colt struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Colt - that landed with a thud.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Colt.
Colt is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.#T1#
Colt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel cracks Colt with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Colt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kloockz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Colt breaks the clinch.
Diesel thuds his right hand into Colt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colt is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Diesel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Colt.
Colt jabs at Diesel's body.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Colt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Colt tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Colt working aggressively here. #T2#
Colt takes a shot to the head.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Colt.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colt misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel is working Colt over against the cage.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diesel, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
An out of breath Kloockz Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kapur counters with a takedown into side control.
Diesel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Diesel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diesel wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Kapur is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diesel is surviving well by controlling Kapur's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Kapur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kapur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diesel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Kapur is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kapur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rav Kapur!
A very excited looking Rav Kapur 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: 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: Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021

#R1#
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Diesel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu drops Diesel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diesel looks back up at him and smiles so Kawiwasulu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Schlunckr Diesel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawiwasulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawiwasulu scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Diesel scores with a nice right hand.
Diesel lands with a hook. Kawiwasulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawiwasulu needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Diesel pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.#T2#
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diesel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Kawiwasulu scores with a counter punch that sends Diesel to the canvas! Kawiwasulu smells blood - he's punishing Diesel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diesel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

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#
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Ixtlan moves away and avoids it.
Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Ixtlan.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ixtlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Ixtlan keeps it at a distance.
Ixtlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ixtlan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ixtlan swinging wildly here.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Ixtlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ixtlan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixtlan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Ixtlan with an uppercut!
A combination from Ixtlan does no damage.
Donk. Diesel catches Ixtlan right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan throws a series of punches but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel with a nice cross.#T1#
Ixtlan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
Ixtlan throws a right hand that Diesel ducks under and follows up with a left that Diesel also avoids with ease.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ixtlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Diesel rushes Ixtlan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ixtlan working aggressively here.
Ixtlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ixtlan looks winded!
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Ixtlan misses with a punch to the body.
Ixtlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #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!#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Ixtlan's head back.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards.
Ixtlan stalling in the clinch but Diesel improves position.
Ixtlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel pushes Ixtlan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Ixtlan misses with the head strike.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Ixtlan.
Diesel presses Ixtlan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Ixtlan! 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 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
A victorious Schlunckr Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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: DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Aho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aho's elbow.
Aho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aho circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Diesel tries to clinch there but Aho circles away.
Aho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aho fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Aho pushes him away.
Diesel looks to clinch #TD#
and Aho counters with a shoot takedown. Diesel fights it but they end up in guard.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Aho wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Aho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aho tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niklas Aho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Aho.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aho tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aho.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Aho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aho looking for a takedown.
Aho blocking some punches.
Aho tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
Aho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Aho can't get the takedown.
Diesel tries a body shot but Aho blocks it. #T4#
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Aho.#TD#
Aho pulls Diesel into guard.
Aho wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Aho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Aho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwonckl 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#
Diesel tries to clinch up but Aho circles away and keeps his distance.
Aho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aho circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Aho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aho stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Aho trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Aho from controlling successfully. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aho is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aho attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
Aho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Aho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Diesel is predictable there #TD#
and Aho counters with a single leg into guard. Diesel didn't expect that.
Aho pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! #T2#
Aho trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Aho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Aho looking to secure an arm triangle but Diesel defends it well.
Aho wants to take Diesel's back here but Diesel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aho trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB#
Aho goes for an armbar but Diesel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diesel. #SUB#
Aho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel won't allow Aho to sweep him here. #SUB#
Aho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aho working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily. #T4#
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niklas Aho dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diesel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diesel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aho's head.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Aho pushes him off.
Aho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Aho and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Aho.
Aho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Aho blocks an uppercut.
Aho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Diesel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Diesel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diesel lands a lovely overhand right.
Aho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aho swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.#CL2#
Aho gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aho.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Aho blocking some punches.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niklas Aho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Aho jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Aho around his waist. Aho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aho looking for a takedown.
Diesel works on Aho's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diesel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Diesel.
Aho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Aho circles away.
Aho tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Aho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Aho ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.#T3#
Diesel misses with a hook.
Aho throws a head kick that misses.
Aho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diesel throws a low kick but Aho avoids it.
Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diesel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aho moves forwards but Diesel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aho attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
Aho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diesel.
Diesel connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Aho is rocked!
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Aho circles away.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Aho circles away.
Aho attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Diesel wants to clinch up but Aho keeps it at a distance.
Aho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel digs a good body shot into Aho's ribs.
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Aho counters with a takedown into side control.
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
Diesel prevents Aho from moving into mount. #SUB#
Aho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diesel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Aho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwonckl 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scobie throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Scobie lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scobie looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
Scobie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scobie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scobie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scobie walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Diesel slips a straight right by Scobie.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scobie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scobie.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scobie.#T1#
Scobie misses with a hook.
Diesel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scobie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Scobie misses its intended target.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scobie's hands.
Scobie throws a big shot that misses.
Scobie lands with an overhand left.
Scobie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scobie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel slips a jab from Scobie.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Scobie tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Scobie.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scobie's efforts to push away.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scobie takes a shot to the head.
Scobie blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Diesel. #T2#
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scobie's efforts to push away.
Scobie doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Scobie.
Scobie misses with an uppercut.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scobie.
Scobie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scobie throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Diesel forces Scobie back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Scobie wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Scobie tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Scobie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scobie has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scobie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diesel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Scobie.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Scobie is just out of range.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scobie manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scobie tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Scobie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scobie blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Scobie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scobie wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Scobie.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Scobie misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scobie misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scobie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scobie.
Scobie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Scobie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Diesel lands with a straight right. Scobie didn't see that one coming.
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!
Scobie misses the jab.
Scobie looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Scobie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.#CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Scobie wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Scobie's ribcage. Scobie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Scobie blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Scobie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel tries a body shot but Scobie blocks it.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scobie is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Scobie throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Scobie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr 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#
Diesel misses with a hook. Scobie ducked under it nicely.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scobie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Scobie misses the target.
Diesel misses with a jab to the body
and Scobie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scobie throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Scobie moves out of range as Diesel strikes.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Scobie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel pushes Scobie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scobie wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Scobie can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scobie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scobies head.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scobie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Scobie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scobie scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Diesel.
Scobie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Scobie against the cage. #BC2#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scobie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scobie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel throws a hook but Scobie avoids it easily.
Scobie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Scobie gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Scobie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Scobie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Scobie! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Scobie lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
A victorious Schlunckr Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Diesel misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Diesel darts in and clinches Honkanen up against the cage.
Honkanen goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Honkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Honkanen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Honkanen 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. Honkanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diesel scores with a sloppy right hand. Honkanen should have avoided that one.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Diesel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Honkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.#CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch.#T1#
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a body punch. #BC#
Diesel manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Honkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Diesel cracks Honkanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Diesel finds it's way through Honkanen's defenses.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honkanen on the side of the head.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Honkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Honkanen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Schlunckr Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Diesel clinches up with Honkanen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honkanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Honkanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honkanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Honkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honkanen stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Honkanen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diesel is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Honkanen yanks on the arm and Diesel is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Honkanen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jani Honkanen!

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: ENIGMA 23
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Diesel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diesel lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Gomez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gomez slips under a jab from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel gets through Gomez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diesel lands a head shot.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.#TD#
Gomez shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T2#
Gomez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomez trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel pulls Gomez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomez trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diesel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diesel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Gomez's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Diesel. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel lands with a good body shot.
Diesel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diesel works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch. #T2#
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomez with a hook.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it. #BC2#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Diesel sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away. #CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Gomez moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Diesel takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Gomez drags the fight down to the ground.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel is pushing down on Gomez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomez is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gomez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position.
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robert Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
A victorious Kloockz Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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