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Event:
D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
O Conor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oluwatobi pinned against the cage. Oluwatobi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Conor shoots for a takedown but Oluwatobi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oluwatobi stuffs the takedown attempt from O Conor . O Conor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan O Conor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Conor looks for a takedown but Oluwatobi sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Oluwatobi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Conor closes the distance and clinches up with Oluwatobi, looking for a takedown. O Conor pushes Oluwatobi against the cage but Oluwatobi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Conor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oluwatobi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
O Conor scores with a takedown into Oluwatobi's guard.
O Conor advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
O Conor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oluwatobi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Conor 's guard! Nice work there by Oluwatobi!
Oluwatobi is pushing down on O Conor 's leg trying to pass to half guard. O Conor is fighting to maintain full guard but Oluwatobi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Oluwatobi is trying to work for a kimura but O Conor is defending well.
O Conor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Conor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
O Conor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Oluwatobi has his hands clasped together but O Conor extends and breaks Oluwatobi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by O Conor .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan O Conor !
In his post fight interview, Ryan O Conor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
A left lands for Diaz.
Lopez slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Diaz pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Lopez. #TD2#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lopez 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.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Lopez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Diaz tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopez.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Lopez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Lopez pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Lopez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lopez.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Lopez dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Diaz throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab from Diaz.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cruz Lopez has been cut.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lopez throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Neil Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Diaz forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Lopez.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.#T4#
Lopez works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lopez - that will leave a mark!
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Diaz swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Diaz connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cruz Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cruz Lopez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses the jab.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Lopez throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.#T2#
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neil Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
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!
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez lands a body shot.
Lopez drops Diaz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lopez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Lopez!
An out of breath Cruz Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Neil Diaz had this to say: 'Go f**k yourself, you motherf****rs! *gives the crowd and his opponent the finger*'.
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Event:
TUF round 6
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
The Multi Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Multi Hunter throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.
The Multi Hunter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz works over The Multi Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz backing away here, and The Multi Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Multi Hunter moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Multi Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.#CUT#
It looks like Dog The Multi Hunter has been cut.
The Multi Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
The Multi Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Multi Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz feints a jab promting The Multi Hunter to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Multi Hunter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Multi Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Multi Hunter's head backwards.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Multi Hunter on the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Multi Hunter can pounce on him.
The Multi Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Diaz misses.
Neil Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but The Multi Hunter is just out of range.
The Multi Hunter tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Diaz connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at The Highland Way that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Multi Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Multi Hunter has time to react.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but The Multi Hunter slips the punch.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
The Multi Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. The Multi Hunter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from The Multi Hunter misses.
Diaz misses with a combination
and The Multi Hunter counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Diaz moves out of range as The Multi Hunter strikes.
The Multi Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Multi Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Multi Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. The Multi Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Multi Hunter avoids the body shot from Diaz.
#CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Multi Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
The Multi Hunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
The Multi Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Multi Hunter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Multi Hunter wants to clinch.
Diaz scores with a jab. The Multi Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Multi Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by The Multi Hunter and move into the clinch.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but The Multi Hunter slips the punch.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
The Multi Hunter feints a counter leg kick.
Diaz wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but The Multi Hunter is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Multi Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. The Multi Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neil Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz lands with a hook. The Multi Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Multi Hunter slips under a jab.
Nice cross by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by The Multi Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
The Multi Hunter swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Multi Hunter counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
The Multi Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
The Multi Hunter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Multi Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and The Multi Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Multi Hunter can do to turn this around?
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but The Multi Hunter is just out of range.
The Multi Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Multi Hunter throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - The Multi Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Multi Hunter staying out of range there.
And The Multi Hunter responds with a good body kick, but Diaz manages to step out the way in time.
Diaz tries to move into range but The Multi Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but The Multi Hunter is just out of range.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Multi Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
The Multi Hunter is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz tries to break free but The Multi Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
The Multi Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz wants to stall.
The Multi Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Multi Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Diaz is looking to control The Multi Hunter's arms but The Multi Hunter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
The Multi Hunter blocks a body shot from Diaz.
The Multi Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from The Multi Hunter fails to land. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
The Multi Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Multi Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Multi Hunter's hands.
The Multi Hunter cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
The Multi Hunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz slips under a jab.
The Multi Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from The Multi Hunter misses.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Multi Hunter.#T4#
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Multi Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz tries to clinch but The Multi Hunter moves away
enabling The Multi Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Multi Hunter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Multi Hunter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with The Multi Hunter's head.
The Multi Hunter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Multi Hunter! But no joy.
The Multi Hunter is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
The Multi Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz. #CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
The Multi Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
The Multi Hunter pulls Diaz into guard.
The Multi Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diaz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to The Multi Hunter's body to avoid the submission. The Multi Hunter has instead reached around Diaz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! The Multi Hunter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dog The Multi Hunter!
Dog The Multi Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Neil Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Go f**k yourself, you motherf****rs! *gives the crowd and his opponent the finger*'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Neil Diaz and Rob Mills. Diaz's entrance music is 209 Stockton Anthem. A fine choice. Rob Mills is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 0 losses; Neil Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rob Mills!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mills scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (0) vs (4) Mills
Mills looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mills's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Mills trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz controls Mills momentarily but Mills frees himself.
Mills controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mills stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Mills advances to half guard.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mills postures up.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mills's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Mills
Mills working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz pushing down on Mills's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (4) Mills
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mills is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mills and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Mills denies him.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills looks to move to half guard but instead Diaz has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (7) vs (4) Mills
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz tries to control but Mills wriggling away.
Mills has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (10) vs (4) Mills
Diaz tightening his grip on Mills, looking for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mills is trying to break free.
Mills wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Diaz is trying to stick to Mills's back but Mills is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mills. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (6) Mills
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Mills is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mills postures up.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Mills slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz controlling the position.
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mills preventing the sweep.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is controlling Mills's posture.
Mills passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (9) Mills
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Mills postures up.
Mills trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mills controlling the action here.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg.
Mills trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Mills is keeping busy.
Mills is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Mills wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz tries to roll over but Mills keeps him under control.
Mills is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mills is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Diaz is looking to control Mills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Mills has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (12) Mills
Mills tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mills tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mills has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz wants to control but Mills postures up.
Mills wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Mills is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Mills postures up.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Mills's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mills postures up.
Diaz is really struggling to control Mills but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is controlling Mills's posture.
Mills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mills wins on points by 12 to 10.
The defeated Neil Diaz had this to say: 'Go f**k yourself, you motherf****rs! *gives the crowd and his opponent the finger*'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hifives Ghost and Neil Diaz. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 209 Stockton Anthem. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hifives Ghost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Ghost sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ghost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghost has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz controls Ghost momentarily but Ghost frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking to control.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost continues to stall.
Our spies down at at The Highland Way inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More hug and hope from Ghost.
Diaz looking to control.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.
Ghost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ghost is now in half guard.
Ghost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ghost is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ghost to get the leverage.
Diaz is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Ghost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Ghost is working for an americana but Diaz has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ghost was thinking about the submission.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
Ghost passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghost wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Ghost is stalling here. Diaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ghost seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diaz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ghost (0) vs (4) Diaz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ghost prevents Diaz from improving position.
Ghost is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Ghost can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz takes a little break here. Ghost wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Ghost but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ghost (0) vs (6) Diaz
Ghost regains half guard.
Ghost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (9) Diaz
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ghost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ghost tries to get out of the position.
Ghost is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ghost is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ghost (0) vs (11) Diaz
Ghost wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control but Ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz fails to advance to Ghost's back.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghost working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ghost is surviving well by controlling Diaz's body position as best he can.
Ghost tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (0) vs (14) Diaz
Ghost just trying to survive but Diaz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diaz is trying to control but Ghost is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ghost wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz looking to control but Ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghost controls the position.
Ghost is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Diaz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (0) vs (17) Diaz
Diaz controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Ghost is really stuck here.
Ghost trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Ghost is staying busy.
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Ghost trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ghost is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Diaz gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Ghost is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Diaz is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Diaz!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Neil Diaz and Aidan Harrison. Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 209 Stockton Anthem. Harrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crossed - So much pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Neil Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aidan Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harrison closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Harrison won't allow it.
Harrison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Harrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrison 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Harrison
Harrison struggling a bit here.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Harrison is looking for a sweep.
Diaz trying to control the position but Harrison is working away.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harrison tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Harrison gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harrison controlling the position.
Diaz pushing down on Harrison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harrison trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is taking a breather. Harrison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Harrison wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (3) vs (4) Harrison
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Harrison keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison biding his time, controlling Diaz.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harrison's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (5) vs (4) Harrison
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow Harrison to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz pushing down on Harrison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harrison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrison keeps working.
Harrison has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Harrison gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Harrison pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Harrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrison, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Harrison is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harrison trying to control here.
Diaz wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
Harrison moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harrison holds on and takes a little breather.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Harrison has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Harrison keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control the position here.
Harrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrison, not yet.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Harrison trying to control here.
Diaz prevents Harrison from improving his position.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harrison actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrison defends it well.
Harrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrison is retaining full guard.
Harrison trying to control the position here.
Harrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Harrison has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz passes Harrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (4) Harrison
Harrison prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Harrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz working away.
Harrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Harrison prevents Diaz from improving position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harrison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Harrison tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Harrison is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diaz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (4) Harrison
Diaz trying to control the position but Harrison is working away.
Harrison is holding Diaz down, trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrison tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Our winner, Neil Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Perez and Neil Diaz. Perez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Light It Up. Diaz has chosen 209 Stockton Anthem as his entrance music. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Perez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Perez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perez (4) vs (0) Diaz
Perez wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (4) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Perez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Perez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Perez prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez can't escape the position.
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Perez tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to escape the position.
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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 has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diaz looking for the RNC.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz wants to control but Perez is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Perez just trying to survive but Diaz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Perez breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (6) vs (4) Diaz
Perez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Diaz wants to control the position but Perez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Perez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez 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.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Perez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Perez has moved into half guard.
Perez stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (6) vs (6) Diaz
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
Diaz trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez wants to control the position but Diaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Perez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (6) vs (9) Diaz
Perez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perez tries to get out of the position.
Perez struggling a bit here.
Perez is trying to improve his position.
Perez regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (6) vs (12) Diaz
Perez trying to control but Diaz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Perez (6) vs (15) Diaz
What can Perez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Perez staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Perez wants to escape the position.
Diaz has the hooks in. Perez is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diaz passes his arm under Perez's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Perez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Diaz!
An out of breath Neil Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jose Perez spoke after the fight, saying 'Gutted to have lost in the final of Primal's LW tournament'. |
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