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Event:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 4343 p4p, 437 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 16064 p4p, 600 weight class). Vorster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Behemoth. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy. Jandre Vorster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vorster darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Vorster into the cage.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Vorster circles away.
Vorster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vorster rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Vorster's posture.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Vorster is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vorster doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Vorster escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fernando Diaz!
Fernando Diaz gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 16255 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halverson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fernando Diaz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halverson takes the fight into the clinch.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz pulls Halverson into guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Halverson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halverson wants to advance to full mount but Diaz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working for a triangle but Halverson defends it easily.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halverson trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (0) vs (2) Diaz
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halverson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halverson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Halverson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halverson slips nicely into half guard.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halverson in particular looking to stall.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Halverson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halverson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Halverson is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halverson is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Halverson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Halverson from advancing position.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halverson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (5) vs (2) Diaz
Halverson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halverson (8) vs (2) Diaz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diaz trying to control the action but Halverson just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Halverson not allowing Diaz to control his hands.
Halverson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halverson working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halverson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to roll but Halverson sticks to his back.
Halverson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.
Halverson is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Diaz staying busy and making it hard for Halverson to control.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Halverson breaks the grip.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz just trying to survive but Halverson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halverson tries to get the hooks in deep but Diaz pushed the leg off.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Halverson keeps control of the position.
Halverson avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control momentarily.
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Halverson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Halverson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diaz just trying to survive but Halverson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halverson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Halverson gets his hands free.
Diaz breaks Halverson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (8) vs (4) Diaz
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halverson keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Halverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson 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: Halverson (10) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (10) vs (6) Diaz
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Halverson is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Halverson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halverson takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Thatcher Halverson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Grimwald (ranked 4212 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 16236 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimwald comes to the cage accompanied by NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between. Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Grimwald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Grimwald.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grimwald wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimwald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Grimwald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimwald has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grimwald.
Grimwald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz gets control of Grimwald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimwald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grimwald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald 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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grimwald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimwald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Grimwald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimwald 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is trying to keep Grimwald in close.
Grimwald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diaz working for a triangle but Grimwald defends it easily.
Grimwald postures up.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimwald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Grimwald controlling him for the moment.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grimwald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grimwald wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Grimwald in close to prevent any damage.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald 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.
Grimwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Grimwald defends it easily.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grimwald trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz pulls Grimwald in to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Grimwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to control the position but Grimwald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimwald pulls his head out easily.
Grimwald is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimwald to get the leverage.
Diaz tries to roll over but Grimwald keeps him under control.
Grimwald stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Grimwald trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to roll over but Grimwald keeps him under control.
Grimwald 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.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grimwald postures up.
Grimwald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Grimwald controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems keen to control Grimwald's posture.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Grimwald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Grimwald from controlling successfully.
Grimwald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grimwald is looking to advance position but Diaz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grimwald (0) vs (4) Diaz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to control but Grimwald wriggling away.
Grimwald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grimwald gets back to half guard.
Grimwald is trying to get back to full guard.
Grimwald is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Grimwald is defending well.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Grimwald recovers full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald managing to control the position.
Grimwald continues to stall.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimwald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald working a defensive guard here.
Grimwald keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Grimwald wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimwald looking to control.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Grimwald is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimwald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grimwald seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Grimwald is keeping the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimwald keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grimwald (0) vs (7) Diaz
Grimwald tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Grimwald is looking for a sweep.
Grimwald manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is stalling here. Grimwald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grimwald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grimwald (4) vs (7) Diaz
Grimwald tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 7 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fernando Diaz made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Oggleberry-Pip vs Kingsley
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the ropes. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
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.#T1#
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Diaz passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz working Gracie over with strikes. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Gracie is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz!
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brotha Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Diaz is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brotha Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Brotha Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chabala is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Diaz is trying to control. Chabala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz fails to advance to Chabala's back.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chabala tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Chabala is working hard here to advance position.
Chabala has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Chabala rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chabala tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Chabala is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabala is controlling his hands well.
Chabala tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Chabala is in a bad position with Diaz working for a choke. Chabala manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabala trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chabala uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Chabala lands a nice forearm strike.
Chabala tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chabala working the ground and pound.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Chabala's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chabala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Chabala postures up.
#T4#
Chabala chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Chabala pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is trying to hold Chabala in close to prevent damage but Chabala has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chabala.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chabala pinned against the cage. Chabala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chabala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chabala.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Chabala counters with a nice leg kick.
Chabala misses the shot to the body.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Chabala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chabala lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
That kick from Chabala tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chabala throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Matt Chabala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chabala. That one must have hurt.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chabala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matt Chabala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Diaz.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chabala throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chabala tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chabala scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Chabala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Chabala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Chabala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Chabala.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chabala tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chabala to the ground. Chabala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Chabala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chabala. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Chabala cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Chabala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Chabala lands a brutal uppercut that launches Diaz off his feet! Diaz tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Chabala!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matt Chabala made sure he mentioned Dead Orbit , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
LEGACY! 78
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Eremeev as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eremeev lands an overhand right.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the head.
Eremeev takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eremeev throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Andrey Eremeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Diaz.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eremeev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eremeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Eremeev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Eremeev just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Diaz has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrey Eremeev!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LEGACY! 71
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bong feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Bong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Bong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bong works his way back into a safe position though.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Bong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Diaz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Bong is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Bong wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bong pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bong's back!
What can Bong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bong trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
What can Bong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bong tries to break free.
Bong wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free. #SUB#
Bong is having to fend off submission attempts from Diaz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Diaz doesn't have the hooks in though and Bong manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Bong postures up.
Bong is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Bong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is pressing down on Bong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bong defends easily.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bong defends easily.
Diaz is trying to keep Bong in close.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bong is still trying to improve position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz pulls Bong in to control the position. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bong has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Bong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Bong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz prevents Bong from improving position.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz moves into full guard.
#T1#
Bong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but Bong manages to pass to mount!
Diaz wants to hold on but Bong pushes him away.
Diaz regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bong is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diaz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diaz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.
Bong wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controlling the position. #T3#
Bong prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong 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 advances nicely into full mount.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bong regains half guard.#T4#
Diaz not doing much here.
#SUB#
Bong is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bong is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is thwarting Bong's attempts to control the position.
Diaz controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Bong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bong takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Bong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz controls Bong momentarily but Bong frees himself.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bong is aware though and is defending well.
Bong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Bong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Diaz pulls Bong in close to his closed guard and prevents Bong from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Bong trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bong wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Bong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz has control of Bong's left arm, preventing Bong from doing any damage.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Bong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Bong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz has control of Bong's left arm, preventing Bong from doing any damage.
The Bong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bong postures up.
Bong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bong trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Bong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Bong getting side control.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bong is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Bong 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.
Bong is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Bong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fernando Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Bong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bong 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bong!
The Bong made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The only thing better than hearing my opponent's bones snap, was seeing the look on his wife's face when I did it...'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fernando Diaz and Test Ninja. Diaz comes into the arena with Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy blaring out of the sound system. Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. 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!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Fernando Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz rushes Ninja and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has hold of one of Ninja's legs. Ninja is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Ninja
Ninja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Ninja
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ninja trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ninja defends well.
Ninja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ninja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja 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.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ninja controls the pace.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Ninja pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ninja is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ninja escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (2) vs (5) Ninja
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Ninja tries to move to mount but Diaz blocks the move with his legs.
Ninja content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Ninja postures up.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ninja trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Ninja postures up.
Diaz tries to buck Ninja off but Ninja is having none of it.
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ninja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to buck Ninja off but Ninja is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz prevents Ninja from improving position.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ninja tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Ninja tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ninja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ninja trying to control the pace.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ninja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ninja's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (6) vs (5) Ninja
Ninja wants to escape the position.
Diaz has good solid back control here.
Ninja tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ninja doesn't escape.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ninja for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to control but Ninja is keeping busy.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding Ninja 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ninja doesn't escape.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Ninja from escaping the position.
Ninja keeps trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ninja wants to escape the position.
Ninja trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Ninja is staying busy.
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ninja has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ninja fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Ninja prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ninja doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ninja turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (6) vs (7) Ninja
Ninja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ninja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja 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 has Ninja pulled in close to control his posture.
Ninja stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Ninja off! Ninja jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Ninja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ninja pulls his head out easily.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Ninja 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.
Diaz trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninja sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja wins on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Test Ninja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fernando Diaz and Canadian Hero. Diaz's entrance music is Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Fernando Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Canadian Hero!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hero is looking to improve his position.
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Hero
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Hero is squirming around nicely.
Hero is trying desperately to improve position.
Hero is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Hero is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz tries to control but Hero wriggling away.
Diaz controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Hero is squirming around nicely.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hero tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (6) vs (0) Hero
Diaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hero is defending well though. Diaz let's go of the attempt for now.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diaz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hero manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Hero.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (6) vs (2) Hero
Diaz looking to control.
Hero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hero postures up.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz working for a triangle but Hero defends it easily.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hero drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Hero off! Hero jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
Hero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hero rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Hero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Diaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fernando Diaz thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Causing Havoc 62
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie Slaughter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie Slaughter struggling a bit here.
Diaz is staying tight to Gracie Slaughter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie Slaughter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Slaughter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz prevents Gracie Slaughter from getting the reversal.
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.#T1#
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie Slaughter for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz takes Gracie Slaughter's back.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Gracie Slaughter tries to break free.
Gracie Slaughter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the action but Diaz just sinks the hooks in.
Diaz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie Slaughter's body.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diaz.#SUB#
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie Slaughter is defending it well.
#T2#
Diaz not allowing Gracie Slaughter to control his hands.
Gracie Slaughter wants to escape the position.
Gracie Slaughter keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
I would not like to be Gracie Slaughter right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie Slaughter tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Diaz trying to control.
Gracie Slaughter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie Slaughter doesn't escape. #SUB#
Gracie Slaughter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the hands but Diaz breaks the grip.
Good control from Diaz.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie Slaughter pushed the leg off.
Diaz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie Slaughter's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Slaughter tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie Slaughter is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
You can see the frustration on Gracie Slaughter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
Diaz is hanging on to Gracie Slaughter's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie Slaughter showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diaz controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Gracie Slaughter gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Gracie Slaughter is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie Slaughter throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Gracie Slaughter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Club Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to control but Gracie Slaughter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Gracie Slaughter has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to control here.
Gracie Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Gracie Slaughter is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Slaughter can do to turn this around?
Gracie Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz controls Gracie Slaughter momentarily but Gracie Slaughter frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie Slaughter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie Slaughter defends it easily.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Gracie Slaughter defends easily.
Gracie Slaughter postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie Slaughter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #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.
Gracie Slaughter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz has Gracie Slaughter pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to keep Gracie Slaughter in close.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie Slaughter defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie Slaughter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie Slaughter has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renilio Gracie Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diaz swings for the body but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie Slaughter unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Gracie Slaughter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Gracie Slaughter's head to control him but Gracie Slaughter postures up.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie Slaughter.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Gracie Slaughter is controlling well.
Diaz is not content to let Gracie Slaughter control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Gracie Slaughter tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Gracie Slaughter defends it easily.
Gracie Slaughter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie Slaughter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie Slaughter has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie Slaughter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie Slaughter is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Gracie Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie Slaughter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie Slaughter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Gracie Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie Slaughter defends it easily.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Gracie Slaughter pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie Slaughter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is trying to keep Gracie Slaughter in close.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie Slaughter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Gracie Slaughter dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renilio Gracie Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie Slaughter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
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