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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz has Jones pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitry Jones.#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Jones wants to clinch#TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Diaz lands an elbow.
Jones 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 working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones struggling a bit here.#T3#
Diaz cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diaz to regain full guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
A nice combination there by Jones.
#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Diaz has been cut.
Jones works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Jones looks winded!#CL2#
Jones rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Jones has Diaz pressed against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Jones pulls guard.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Jones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitry Jones.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.#TD#
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. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!#SU2#
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Jones works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones looking to control.
Jones 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 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.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T4##TD#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matthew Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dimitry Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Diaz's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Dimitry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Diaz.
Jones tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitry Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2##SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Dimitry Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimitry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz has Jones pushed against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##TD#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Jones trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matthew Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Gustafson misses its intended target.
Gustafson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Gustafson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafson as he connects with a hook.
Gustafson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Gustafson. Beautiful body shot.
Gustafson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustafson scores with a nice right hand.
Gustafson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gustafson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Gustafson's head but Gustafson avoids it well.
Gustafson tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Gustafson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gustafson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafson, who protects the arm well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gustafson is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafson is defending well. #T2#
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Diaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Diaz moves out of range as Gustafson strikes.
Gustafson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Gustafson.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Gustafson is quick to defend against it.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Gustafson.
Gustafson is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustafson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz jumps guard but Gustafson stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Diaz avoiding damage.
Gustafson is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafson letting Diaz take a breather here.
Diaz keeps control of Gustafson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Gustafson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafson.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Gustafson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafson throws out the jab.
Gustafson swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz slips under a jab from Gustafson.
Gustafson throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustafson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gustafson up against the cage.#TD#
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. #T1#
Gustafson wants to stand and escape but instead Diaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Diaz stands and steps away. Gustafson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gustafson cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Gustafson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafson wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Gustafson's back!#SUB#
Gustafson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Diaz throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gustafson hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gustafson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Diaz wants to control but Gustafson is keeping busy.#ES2#
Gustafson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gustafson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gustafson throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustafson sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Gustafson cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander Gustafson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Gustafson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustafson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz defending well as Gustafson loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander Gustafson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafson throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gustafson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafson, who protects the arm well.
Diaz prevents Gustafson from escaping the 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.#T4#
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've been informed that Gustafson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU#
Diaz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gustafson lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafson is breathing heavily.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafson's head.
Gustafson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Gustafson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafson sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gustafson is working from the bottom.
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 Matthew Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Gustafson misses its intended target.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Gustafson.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Gustafson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Diaz has Gustafson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafson is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustafson down to the mat. Gustafson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gustafson!
Gustafson is trying to buck Diaz off.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustafson down.
#T1#
Diaz working the ground and pound but Gustafson is defending the strikes.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafson keeps working. #SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gustafson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Gustafson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Diaz stands up and beckons Gustafson to his feet.
Gustafson cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Gustafson.
Alexander Gustafson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafson lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gustafson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Gustafson kicks Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafson pinned against the cage. Gustafson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustafson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Gustafson. #T4#
Gustafson throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustafson lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Gustafson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustafson sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Gustafson.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Gustafson is quick to defend against it.
Gustafson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz. #SU#
Gustafson is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gustafson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafson misses with a looping left.
Gustafson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gustafson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustafson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kraschinsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kraschinsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kraschinsky, which made it look bad.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kraschinsky moves into the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Kraschinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kraschinsky's waist but Kraschinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kraschinsky.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kraschinsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kraschinsky.
Kraschinsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kraschinsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
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.
Kraschinsky passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kraschinsky controlling the action here.
Kraschinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Kraschinsky is controlling well.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Kraschinsky decides to stand up.
Kraschinsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Kraschinsky clinches with his opponent.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Kraschinsky.#BC2#
Kraschinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraschinsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kraschinsky misses with a head kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Kraschinsky.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Kraschinsky avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Kraschinsky.
Kraschinsky has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Kraschinsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Kraschinsky ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraschinsky.
#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Kraschinsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kraschinsky to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kraschinsky. #CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Diaz has been cut.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kraschinsky lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Kraschinsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraschinsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Kraschinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kraschinsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraschinsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Kraschinsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kraschinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kraschinsky counters with a two punch combo.
Kraschinsky lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Kraschinsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Kraschinsky on that attempt.
Kraschinsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kraschinsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kraschinsky looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kraschinsky throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Kraschinsky taking a breather.
Kraschinsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kraschinsky.#BC2#
Kraschinsky breaks from the clinch.
Kraschinsky keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kraschinsky gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Kraschinsky has him pressed against the cage.
Kraschinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraschinsky managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Kraschinsky looking for a takedown.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Kraschinsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Diaz jumps guard but Kraschinsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kraschinsky jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Kraschinsky around his waist. Kraschinsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Kraschinsky controls the action.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraschinsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz just leaning against Kraschinsky, taking a breather.
Kraschinsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kraschinsky lands a body punch. #T3#
Kraschinsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kraschinsky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Kraschinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraschinsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraschinsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kraschinsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kraschinsky moves out of range of the body kick.
And Kraschinsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Kraschinsky avoids it well and moves away.
Ivan Kraschinsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kraschinsky counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Kraschinsky on that attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraschinsky as he jumps to the side.
Kraschinsky lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Kraschinsky as Diaz shoots in.#TD#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraschinsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraschinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Kraschinsky is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kraschinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Kraschinsky shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kraschinsky.
Kraschinsky tries to clinch up.
Kraschinsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ivan Kraschinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Diaz rushes Kraschinsky and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraschinsky jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kraschinsky jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Kraschinsky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB#
Kraschinsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T1##SU2#
Diaz is working an open guard so Kraschinsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kraschinsky is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Kraschinsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraschinsky somewhat.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kraschinsky.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Kraschinsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Kraschinsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kraschinsky counters with a head kick.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Kraschinsky against the cage.
Kraschinsky goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraschinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kraschinsky misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz wants to stand but Kraschinsky has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Diaz is keen to just control but Kraschinsky is a slippery customer.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kraschinsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraschinsky is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Kraschinsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kraschinsky's guard.#SUB2#
Kraschinsky is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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.#T4##SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kraschinsky is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Kraschinsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Matthew Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kraschinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraschinsky, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Diaz.
I think Kraschinsky 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kraschinsky!
Post fight, Ivan Kraschinsky stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank fans and sponsors. T'has been honor to fight for you.
я люблю тебя Москва!'.
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Event:
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Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Mcgraw prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgraw is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Mcgraw manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Mcgraw with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgraw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcgraw sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Mcgraw tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgraw wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
#T1#
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Mcgraw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately. #ES#
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mcgraw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Diaz pulls Mcgraw into guard.
#SUB#
Mcgraw stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diaz throws up his legs and catches Mcgraw in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mcgraw tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diaz! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matthew Diaz!
Mike Mcgraw spoke after the fight, saying 'my face is sore so i'm going drinking'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGregor down.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregor tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#T1#
McGregor dodges the ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Diaz cracks McGregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGregor some visible discomfort.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
Diaz scores with punches from side control.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGregor tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor looks winded!#SU#
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's McGregor get back to his feet.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looks up at the clock and then as McGregor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Check out the look on Diaz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGregor to see if he's OK.
McGregor taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz landing a few strikes.
Diaz controls the position from side control.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Diaz working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Diaz has hold of McGregor's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McGregor tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diaz cranks the arm and McGregor screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McGregor, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matthew Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawk off to one side.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Hawk.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily#TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Hawk sneaks out the side door and pushes Diaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Hawk tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Hawk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SU#
Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Hawk lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Diaz has been cut.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawk counters with a body kick. #CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Hawk in a clinch.
Diaz is working for takedown but Hawk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hawk uses from the top position. #T2#
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Hawk is having none of it. #SUB#
Hawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawk has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Hawk is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hawk is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hawk is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edwards sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diaz has Edwards pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz feints and as Edwards raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Edwards is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Edwards 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edwards works his way back into a safe position though.
Edwards trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Edwards is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz stands up over Edwards , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Edwards 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Diaz tries to work over Edwards 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Diaz has Edwards pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Edwards kicks Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards tries to clinch #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Edwards will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Edwards gets a clinch. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Edwards has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards .
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Edwards to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz looking to control but Edwards passes into half guard.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edwards is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards .
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Edwards .
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Diaz backs off Edwards throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
#TD#
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards advances to half guard.
Edwards is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Edwards 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Edwards .
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards .
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#T1#
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz is in close to Edwards 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SU#
Edwards is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Diaz rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edwards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz has Edwards pushed against the cage.#T3##TD#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SU2#
Edwards stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Edwards against the cage.
#TD#
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Edwards is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Edwards has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dave Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
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.#SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Edwards escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matthew Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Edwards decides to stand back up. Edwards steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edwards 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Edwards !
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