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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kessler.
#CL2#
Kessler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler stalling.
Kessler is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kessler is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Good body shot from Kessler.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kessler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kessler.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Kessler sprawls well.
Kessler raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kessler scores with a body shot.
Kessler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kessler takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kessler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kessler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kessler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kessler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kessler pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Kessler shows good takedown defense.
Kessler fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Johann Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Kessler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kessler lands with a good body shot.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kessler tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kessler to the ground. Kessler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kessler wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Kessler.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kessler's waist but Kessler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Kessler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kessler closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to drag Kessler to the mat but Kessler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kessler scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kessler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Kessler rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Kessler working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kessler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kessler.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Kessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kessler swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Kessler has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kessler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kessler is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Kessler manages to get underhooks.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kessler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler 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.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler working the clinch nicely. Diaz is working for position but Kessler cracks him with a big knee to the head! Diaz crumples up against the cage and Kessler lands two more shots before the ref can save Diaz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Johann Kessler!
A very excited looking Johann Kessler 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rodriguez wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodriguez stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rodriguez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rodriguez controlling from side mount.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz landing a few strikes.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jese Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez , which made it look bad.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jese Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Rodriguez breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez works the jab nicely.#T1#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.#ES#
Diaz pushes Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jese Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez .
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez . Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#T1#
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Rodriguez .
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodriguez lands with an overhand left.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz working away.
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Diaz controls from the top position.
Diego Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Rodriguez denies him. #T3#
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz throws an elbow but Rodriguez slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jese Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Diaz.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jese Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jese Rodriguez !
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Event:
Prestige Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Lee tries to tie him up.
Lee seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Lee has Diaz pressed against the ropes.
Lee has Diaz pushed against the ropes.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee misses with a hook.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Lee misses. #T1#
Lee throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Diaz has Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Lee tries to tie him up. #TD#
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Lee parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Lee keeps Diaz under control for a moment.
Diaz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Lee tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee!
Lee tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#TD#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Diaz throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to stand.
Lee wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.#T2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Lee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Lee.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Lee tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Diego Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Lee throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
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 connects with a body shot.#TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jason Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz slips under a jab from Lee.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Jason Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee connects with the punch.
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lee pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Lee dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
Jason Lee very nearly forgot to thank xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Prestige FC 58: London 5
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Erschov is looking to clinch.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erschov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erschov is defended easily by Diaz.
Erschov tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it. #TD#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Erschov is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Erschov's guard.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Erschov is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Erschov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov trying to control but Diaz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Erschov wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free. #T1#
Diaz keeps control of the position as Erschov tries to break free.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Diaz working for the choke.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
#T2#
Erschov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Erschov tries to buck him off.
Erschov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Erschov tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Diaz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diaz is hanging on to Erschov's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Erschov wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Erschov hold on?!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diaz looking for the choke from the back.
Will Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Erschov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Erschov trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Erschov prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Erschov wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is hanging on to Erschov's back as he tries to escape.
Erschov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Erschov tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Erschov to the mat! Erschov manages to get full guard.
Erschov is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Erschov. #REVB#
Erschov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Erschov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erschov can do to turn this around?
Diaz trying to control but Erschov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stays in close to Erschov's body and controls the position. #T1#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Erschov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erschov is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Erschov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erschov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Erschov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erschov has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Erschov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Erschov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Erschov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Erschov up and slammed him! Erschov can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Erschov is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Erschov pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Erschov denies him.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Erschov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz cracks Erschov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz controls the position.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erschov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Erschov is defending well. #T4#
Erschov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Erschov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Erschov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erschov is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erschov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Erschov shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Erschov is looking to get back to is feet but Diaz passes into side control.
Erschov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diego Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erschov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
Erschov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Erschov to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling the position. #T1#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erschov keeps working.
Diaz slows the pace down.
Diaz trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Erschov is trying to buck Diaz off.
A lull in the action here.
Erschov manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Erschov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Erschov has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Erschov's head.
Diaz works his way into full mount!
Diaz prevents Erschov from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Erschov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3#
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Erschov hang on?
Erschov working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz looking to finish Erschov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Erschov!
Erschov tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Erschov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Erschov really wants to buck Diaz off and get back to his feet.
Erschov tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diego Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erschov is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Erschov is squirming around nicely.
Alexei Erschov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz blocks Erschov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Diaz!
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