Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 108
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Goku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVon was well out of range. Poor timing from Goku.#TD#
DeVon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
DeVon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goku is looking for a sweep.
Goku is not content to let DeVon control the position. #SUB#
DeVon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goku, who protects the arm well.
Goku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Goku prevents DeVon from improving his position.
Goku working over DeVon with some ground and pound. DeVon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Goku passes to full mount!
DeVon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cause & Effect, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Goku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVon is desperately trying to improve his position but Goku has a good base and remains in mount.
Goku throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DeVon because Goku loaded up on that one.
Goku lands a couple of good shots and DeVon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
DeVon tries to escape but Goku has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Goku avoiding DeVon 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Goku working for a choke but DeVon is defending well.
DeVon avoids the strikes from Goku. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goku has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for DeVon.
Goku is punishing DeVon with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC2#DeVon is rocked!
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!
A helpless look comes across DeVon 's face. He knows he's trapped as Goku lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son Goku!
Son Goku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
River throws a series of punches but DeVon avoids them all with ease.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeVon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and DeVon counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard.
DeVon trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVon works over River with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
DeVon drops back, looking for a kneebar! River looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. River looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from River! #REVR#
River working away.
DeVon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River gets to mount! DeVon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
River stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
River throws a lazy right hand but DeVon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeVon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeVon swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from River as DeVon shoots in.
River throws a chopping leg kick but DeVon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeVon scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
DeVon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. River was covering up waiting for the punch and DeVon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
River keeping moving, preventing DeVon from controlling successfully. #T2#
DeVon wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River wants to stand but DeVon is controlling the position.
DeVon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeVon wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeVon.
River is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
DeVon stands up over River, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeVon. #T3#
DeVon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVon looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVon looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
DeVon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.#SUB2#
DeVon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
DeVon wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
DeVon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked DeVon up and slammed him! DeVon can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
DeVon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back!
River is trying to stand back up.
River trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
River covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
DeVon working for a choke but River is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dee DeVon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
DeVon throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeVon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River misses the shot to the body.
DeVon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeVon misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with the combination.
DeVon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVon lands a nice looking body shot.
DeVon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dee DeVon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVon lands with an overhand left.
DeVon throws a hook but River avoids it easily.#T1#
DeVon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVon is just out of range.
DeVon misses with a hook to the body
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeVon misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeVon jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
DeVon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeVon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee DeVon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
River lands a big right hand that sends DeVon crashing to the mat! River stays standing though and waves DeVon back to his feet!#ROC#DeVon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dee DeVon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a sloppy head kick and DeVon moves out of range easily.
DeVon is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
River drops his hands momentarily and DeVon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeVon lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
River plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends DeVon swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! DeVon face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guy River!
A very excited looking Guy River 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: SPPS 93 - Mischief Night!
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Kongsangchai is looking to clinch. #TD#
DeVon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kongsangchai quickly recovers to half guard.

Kongsangchai pushes DeVon off and gets back to his feet.
DeVon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kongsangchai digs a good body shot into DeVon's ribs.
Kongsangchai is looking to clinch but DeVon is avoiding it. #TD#
DeVon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kongsangchai is retaining full guard.
DeVon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Kongsangchai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
DeVon throws a series of punches but Kongsangchai avoids them all with ease.
Kongsangchai is looking to clinch.
DeVon 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.
DeVon goes for a double leg but Kongsangchai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kongsangchai continues to drive forward.
DeVon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dee DeVon has been cut.
Kongsangchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kongsangchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Kongsangchai.
DeVon blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVon uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kongsangchai prevents it. #T1#
Nice elbow from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DeVon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee DeVon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongsangchai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kongsangchai stops a takedown attempt from DeVon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.#ROC2#DeVon is rocked!
DeVon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oh DeVon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Kongsangchai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kongsangchai.
DeVon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kongsangchai has DeVon pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. DeVon is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kongsangchai - that's hurt DeVon badly! Oh, another knee lands and DeVon is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but DeVon doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Akara Kongsangchai!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 88
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
DeVon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobain circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeVon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cobain. No joy for DeVon on that attempt.
Cobain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee DeVon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
DeVon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
DeVon lands a decent elbow from side control.
DeVon trying to control the position but Cobain is working away.
Cobain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cobain is not content to let DeVon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVon is trying to ground and pound but Cobain uses the momentary lack of control by DeVon to regain half guard.
DeVon drops an elbow to the side of Cobain's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
DeVon thows a huge punch but Cobain dodges it nicely.
Cobain is not content to let DeVon control the position.
DeVon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeVon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobain trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
DeVon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cobain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeVon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cobain to regain full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cobain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeVon wants to control from the top but Cobain keeps moving.
Cobain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cobain, not yet.
DeVon throws a big elbow that misses.
DeVon scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeVon preventing the sweep.
Cobain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeVon.
DeVon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cobain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cobain keeping moving, preventing DeVon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Cobain.
Cobain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeVon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
DeVon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobain throws a wild body kick that DeVon sees coming a mile off.
Cobain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVon.
Cobain slips a straight right by DeVon.
DeVon moves out of range as Cobain strikes.
Dee DeVon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain stuffs the takedown.
Cobain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
DeVon gets the takedown into side control.
DeVon tries to score with some ground and pound. Cobain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cobain is looking for a sweep.
DeVon throws a strike aimed at the side of Cobain's head but Cobain avoids it well.#SUB#
DeVon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobain prevents DeVon from moving into mount. #T4#
DeVon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cobain parries the strikes from DeVon easily there. DeVon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cobain to escape.
DeVon lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DeVon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
DeVon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeVon is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeVon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cobain is controlling DeVon's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dee DeVon 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#
Cobain cracks a nice hook into DeVon's ribs.
DeVon throws the left hand but Cobain avoids the punch easily.
DeVon fails to land the takedown.
Cobain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeVon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobain.
Cobain lands with a nice body punch.
DeVon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeVon misses with an uppercut. Cobain saw that one coming.
DeVon misses with a takedown attempt - Cobain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeVon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobain avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee DeVon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobain.#CUT2#It looks like Dee DeVon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
DeVon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Cobain wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobain, as that shot connected. #T1#
Cobain jabs at DeVon's body.
Cobain punishes DeVon's body with a nice straight punch.
DeVon shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeVon.
DeVon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeVon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cobain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobain slips a jab from DeVon.#TD#
Cobain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeVon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cobain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeVon.
Cobain controlling the position.
DeVon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
DeVon wants to control from the top but Cobain keeps moving.
DeVon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobain wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
DeVon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cobain is pulling down on DeVon's head. It's preventing any offense from DeVon, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cobain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Cobain tries to sprawl but DeVon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVon.
DeVon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
DeVon trying to control from Cobain's half guard. Cobain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cobain pulls DeVon in close to his closed guard and prevents DeVon from doing any damage or advancing position.
DeVon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
DeVon has gone for a leg lock! Cobain slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeVon's guard.#REVB#
DeVon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cobain controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeVon is proving hard to escape from.
DeVon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobain manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
DeVon postures up in Cobain's guard and throws a big left but Cobain blocks it.
Cobain keeping moving, preventing DeVon from controlling successfully.
DeVon throwing strikes but missing.
DeVon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeVon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Cobain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dee DeVon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cobain rushes DeVon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeVon prevents a body shot from Cobain.
DeVon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeVon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cobain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeVon goes for a takedown attempt but Cobain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee DeVon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobain with a hook.
DeVon shoots in but Cobain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVon takes one on the button.#ROC2#DeVon is rocked!
DeVon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeVon thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobain.
Cobain throws the left hand but DeVon avoids the punch easily.
DeVon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurt Cobain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
DeVon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh DeVon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobain scores with a jab to the body.
Cobain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeVon walks straight into a right hand from Cobain - that's dropped him! Cobain jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save DeVon from any more punishment! DeVon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kurt Cobain!
Kurt Cobain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahl tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahl to the ground. Rahl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahl missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Rahl.
Rahl misses the jab.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rahl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Rahl.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Rahl, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Rahl against the cage but Rahl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Rahl throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Rahl.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Rahl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Rahl.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Rahl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rahl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahl has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahl postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Rahl wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Diaz controls Rahl momentarily but Rahl frees himself.
Rahl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahl trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
Rahl with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rahl defends well.
Rahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahl circles away.#CL#
Rahl darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Rahl as Diaz shoots in.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
A jab lands there for Rahl.
Rahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rahl is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Rahl circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Rahl forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Rahl.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahl after a bit of a struggle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz has Rahl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rahl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Rahl has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Rahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Rahl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahl.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahl is defending well.
Rahl avoiding damage.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rahl seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Rahl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahl.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahl swivels and escapes.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#TD#
Rahl throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rahl is in Diaz's guard.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Rahl being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Rahl landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Rahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahl stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahl trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Rahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Rahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a wild combination.
Rahl cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Rahl gets a clinch.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Rahl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rahl misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Rahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahl is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rahl down to the mat. Rahl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Rahl's guard.#T1#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rahl wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
Diaz is in close to Rahl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahl is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rahl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahl continues to drive forward.
Rahl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Rahl moves into the clinch.
Rahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Rahl pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rahl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahl stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Rahl is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rahl down to the mat. Rahl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target. #T3#
Rahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Darken Rahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Rahl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Rahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahl pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Rahl postures up.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Rahl arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Diaz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darken Rahl thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 9
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Logan. #TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Logan prevents Diaz from improving position.
Logan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diaz looking to ground and pound but Logan is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Logan is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to control but Logan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Logan is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Logan taking shots to the head.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Logan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Logan working to try and regain half guard.
Logan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Logan to control.
Diaz is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Logan tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Logan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Logan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Logan wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Logan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Logan's legs - danger averted.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz stays in close to Logan's body and controls the position.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Logan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Logan won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Logan from standing up.
Logan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Logan defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Logan working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Logan's face. #T1#
Logan really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz landing punches.
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Logan hang on?
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Diaz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Logan because Diaz loaded up on that one.
Diaz working Logan over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Diaz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Logan is surviving well by controlling Diaz's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz throws a strike there. Logan manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Logan gets full guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Logan is trying to keep Diaz in close. #T3#
Diaz prevents Logan from getting back to his feet.
Diaz won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
Diaz distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Logan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Logan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logan. #BC#
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Logan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Logan, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Logan against the cage but Logan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Logan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Logan duly obliges.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Logan pinned against the cage. Logan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Logan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Logan.
Logan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Logan lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Logan throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Logan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Logan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Logan works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Logan misses with a head kick.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan, which made it look bad.
Logan leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Logan scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Logan.
Logan keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Logan lands a high kick!
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Diaz gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Logan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Diaz is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan retains his lightweight title!
Frankie Logan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 4
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hotman throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hotman as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz cracks Hotman with a solid left hand.
Hotman trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hotman tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Hotman wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working Hotman over with strikes.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hotman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz prevents Hotman from improving his position.
Hotman is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hotman tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hotman is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hotman is looking to improve his position.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hotman tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz is pressing down on Hotman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hotman is holding on for now.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hotman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Hotman looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Hotman defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Hotman controlling the position well.
Hotman is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hotman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hotman?
Hotman is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Hotman is still trying to improve position.
Hotman tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Hotman really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hotman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots and Hotman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hotman is in bad spot here.
Diaz gets his hands free as Hotman looks to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Diaz looking to break Hotman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hotman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Hotman is defending it well. #SUB#
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Hotman just trying to survive but Diaz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diaz has Hotman flattened out and is raining down punches.
Diaz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hotman scores with a head kick. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hotman tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hotman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz lands an elbow.
Diaz landing strikes.
Hotman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hotman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz is working Hotman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hotman is avoiding damage well.
Hotman tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hotman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hotman is looking for a sweep.
Diaz cracks Hotman with a big elbow.
Hotman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hotman some visible discomfort.
Hotman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz prevents Hotman from improving his position.
Diaz is nestled in close to Hotman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Hotman's hands, connecting with Hotman's forehead.
Hotman tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hotman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hotman controlling the position well.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Hotman is having none of it.
Hotman is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz stalling.
Hotman is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hotman avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Diaz. #T3#
Hotman pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Hotman is trying to control but can't.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz wants to control but Hotman is keeping him busy.
Hotman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Hotman trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hotman is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Hotman's head.
Diaz working Hotman over with strikes.
Hotman is trying to control but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Hotman is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Hotman tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Hotman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hotman is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hotman?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Hotman is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diaz trying to control but Hotman is having none of it.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hotman throws a body kick that misses.
Hotman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hotman trying to control the position.
Hotman is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Hotman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Hotman blocks nicely.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hotman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hotman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz won't allow Hotman to sweep him here. #T1#
Hotman pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz postures up in Hotman's guard and throws a big left but Hotman blocks it.
Hotman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hotman keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control but Hotman is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hotman is retaining full guard. #T2#
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hotman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz trying to control but Hotman is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Hotman is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hotman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hotman is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz passes Hotman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Diaz wants to control but Hotman is keeping him busy.
Hotman wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hotman is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Hotman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hotman trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Hotman's temple. #T4#
Hotman wants to get back to his feet.
Hotman is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hotman can do to turn this around?
Diaz stands up over Hotman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hotman keeps moving.
Hotman working a defensive guard here.
Hotman has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz pushing down on Hotman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hotman is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Hotman is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WCF WNF 10:Farrokhzad vs White
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Fafa gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Fafa manages to retain guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fafa has wrist control.
Fafa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Fafa is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Fafa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Fafa trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Fafa is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Fafa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Fafa!#REVB#
Fafa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fafa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Diaz tries to roll over but Fafa keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz wants to sweep but Fafa has passed to side control!
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Fafa has passed into mount! Damn!
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz keeping hold of Fafa's head, controlling as best he can.
Fafa thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely. #T3#
Fafa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fafa is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fafa throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fafa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Diaz connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control but Fafa manages to pass to mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fafa avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Fafa throws some wild stikes that Diaz manages to avoid easily.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to control but Fafa is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Fafa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fafa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz trying to control the action but Fafa is working from the bottom.
Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Fafa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position but Fafa is working away.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Diaz is working Fafa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Fafa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fafa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Fafa's back!
Fafa trying to get back to his feet but Diaz is in full control for now.
Fafa is in bad spot here.
Diaz is looking to control Fafa but Fafa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Fafa is trying to remain composed but Diaz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Fafa tries to break free. #SUB#
Diaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fafa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Diaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fafa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diaz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Diaz working for a choke but Fafa is defending well.
Fafa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Diaz lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fafa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diaz controlling the positon.
Diaz cracks Fafa with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fafa from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T4#
Diaz punishes Fafa with strikes from the back mount.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fafa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fafa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Fafa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fafa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fafa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Fafa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fafa's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz biding his time, controlling Fafa.
Diaz throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fafa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Fafa's guard.
Fafa trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Fafa's brow.
Fafa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Our spies down at at LA Vale Tudo inform us that Fafa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fafa wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fafa can do to turn this around?
Fafa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fafa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working Fafa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Fafa blocks nicely.
Diaz cracks Fafa with a solid left hand.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Fafa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fafa digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Fafa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Fafa throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fafa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fafa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Diaz controlling from side mount.
Fafa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fafa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat.
Fafa sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz working over Fafa with some ground and pound. Fafa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz works his way into side control. #T4#
Fafa tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #SUB#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Fafa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.
Fafa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fafa wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fafa.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WCF 25: Diaz vs Farrokhzad
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2#
Farrokhzad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Farrokhzad finish him?! #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Farrokhzad.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz drops his hands momentarily. Farrokhzad doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Diaz staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Diaz doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad is the new featherweight champion!
Bardia Farrokhzad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 21: Orion vs Diaz
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.

Diaz feints and as Orion raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Orion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orion trying to control the position.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.

Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orion to the ground. Diaz is now in Orion's guard.
Orion wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Orion wants to get back to his feet.
Orion trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orion pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orion is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orion kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Orion scores with a jab to the body.

Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Orion manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.

Orion gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Orion wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Talon Orion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Orion is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Underground Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orion is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Orion has wrist control.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diaz looking to control.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orion postures up.
Orion preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz is trying to keep Orion in close.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orion passes into half guard.
Orion tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is trying to control but Orion passes into side control!
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orion just trying to survive but Diaz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.

Diaz has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Orion is in real trouble here. Diaz gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Orion is tapping out! Diaz wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Diaz!
Frank Diaz is the new featherweight champion!
Talon Orion was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah, yeah. He beat me. He came for the title.. he wanted it, he got it. Congratulations my friend. I will be back for it very soon....'.

Event: WCF 17: Hall vs Orion
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Fulcher tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Fulcher darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Fulcher into the cage. #CL#
Diaz rushes Fulcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Fulcher backwards.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fulcher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fulcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffy Fulcher.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Fulcher looks winded!
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fulcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Fulcher 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.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fulcher or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz cracks Fulcher with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Fulcher is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Fulcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fulcher or not. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz lands with a right and another and another! Fulcher is in big trouble! Diaz lands again and this time it's lights out for Fulcher! A quality knockout there for Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Diaz!

Event: WCF 14: Dudayev vs Silachai
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Senior scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Senior circles away easily
letting Senior counter with a right hand. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Senior off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz works over Senior with some ground and pound from guard.
Senior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Senior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Diaz passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Senior can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Senior is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Senior has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB#
Diaz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Senior is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1##CL#
Diaz forces Bob back against the cage and clinches.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Bob's legs. Bob is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bob looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bob has wrist control.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz stands up over Bob, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bob being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Diaz prevents Bob from getting back to his feet.
Bob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Bob is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bob is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2020

#R1#
Diaz avoids the head kick by Bobby.
Bobby throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bobby's guard.#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bobby wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz is in close to Bobby's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Diaz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bobby screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Diaz! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Firenze thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.#KD2#
Firenze sends Diaz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Firenze is motioning to the referee to let Diaz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Firenze is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz stops Firenze from standing up.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Diaz seems to have locked his on tight now - Firenze screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Diaz, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Diaz!

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dar Jee (ranked 6016 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Diaz (ranked 5199 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

170 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

185 cm
17 yrs
153 lbs

Jee

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dar Jee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jee defends it nicely.
Jee stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jee defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Jee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dar Jee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.

Jee moves into the clinch successfully.
Jee prevents the takedown attempt.

Jee successfully pulls guard.

Jee has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Jee looking to control.

Jee has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jee holds on and takes a little breather.

Jee has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is pushing down on Jee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jee is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Jee is defending well.
Jee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jee tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz is thwarting Jee's attempts to control the position.
Jee is looking to improve his position.

Jee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Jee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is thwarting Jee's attempts to control the position.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jee (0) vs (3) Diaz
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jee controls the position for a moment.
Jee tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jee prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
Jee can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to control but Jee is keeping him busy.
Jee is trying to escape the position but Diaz is controlling the position.
Jee is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Jee is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Jee wants to control but Diaz postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jee is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jee tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz working away.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jee!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jee (0) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jee working to try and regain half guard.
Jee tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz tries to control but Jee wriggling away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jee tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Jee is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Jee tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz prevents Jee from getting the reversal.
Jee tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Jee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jee is working hard here to advance position.
Jee wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.

Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Jee defends it well.
Diaz is stalling here but it's allowed Jee to get half guard.
Jee trying to control from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jee manages to get to full guard.

Jee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.

Jee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jee wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jee has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.

Jee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jee working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Jee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diaz frees his head nicely. Oh but Jee has switched to an armbar! Diaz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dar Jee!
An out of breath Dar Jee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 5027 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bailey (ranked 6088 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
17 yrs
152 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
150 lbs

Diaz

Bailey

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Bailey
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bailey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Bailey is defending well.
Bailey is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bailey trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Bailey defends it.
Bailey trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Bailey is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is trying to control but can't.

Bailey looking for submissions off his back.
Bailey is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Bailey trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Bailey
Bailey is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz content just to control the position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diaz.
Bailey working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz continues to hold on tight.
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bailey working to try and regain half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Bailey to control.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bailey for as long as he can get away with.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 5018 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maria Hill (ranked 6891 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

185 cm
17 yrs
152 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
130 lbs

Diaz

Hill

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maria Hill!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.

Diaz feints and as Hill raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Hill

Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Hill
Hill trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz pulls Hill in close to his closed guard and prevents Hill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hill passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill controlling the pace.
Hill trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Hill is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill being controlled here momentarily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Hill's head. It's preventing any offense from Hill, at least for the moment.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (2) Hill
Diaz is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.

Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.

Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill trying to control but Diaz postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.

Hill working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Hill being controlled here, momentarily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hill wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hill keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Hill working a defensive guard here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Hill looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Hill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hill is trying to control but can't.

Hill looking for subs from the bottom but Diaz mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (2) Hill

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz tries to push Hill's head away but Hill is holding on tight.
Hill is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hill for as long as he can get away with.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Diaz working for a submission but Hill is keeping him at bay.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.

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