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Event:
Rumble On The Rock:TBA 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Barrol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook
letting Barrol counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Barrol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barrol thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Barrol avoids nicely.
Barrol throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Barrol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Barrol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz swings for the body but Barrol moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barrol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barrol takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Barrol moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Barrol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Barrol counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrol defends it nicely.
Barrol throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Tyler Barrol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Diaz.#T2#
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Barrol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Barrol slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrol misses the target.
Barrol dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Barrol throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Barrol's head but Barrol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3##CL#
Barrol closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Barrol.
Barrol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barrol to keep the fight standing.
Barrol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Barrol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barrol after a bit of a struggle.
Barrol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barrol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrol finish him?
Barrol cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.#BC#
Barrol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Diaz limp body while Barrol jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Barrol!
As Tyler Barrol got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I respect him but these lightweights don't understand, until they get hit by me, it's a whole other ballgame when they get hit by me. I knew I was gonna win and I did. Hats off to him for coming in here tonight to face me. As I said, respect to him. Thanks to the fans, Sully's and my coaches'.
In defeat, Nathan Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight! I'll be back '.
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Event:
ROTR: Halla VS Emelianenko
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz dives in and grabs Tinto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tinto pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Tinto misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tinto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tinto swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tinto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tinto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tinto is in Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Tinto to get to half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Tinto postures up.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Tinto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tinto works his way into side control.
Diaz regains half guard.
Tinto prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Tinto sits in half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tinto 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.#T2#
Diaz works over Tinto with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den inform us that Tinto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Tinto working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Tinto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Tinto!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Tinto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing.
Tinto throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tinto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tinto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Tinto slips under a jab.
Tinto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Tinto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tinto continues to drive forward.#T4#
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Tinto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz stops Tinto from passing to mount.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz checks a low kick from Tinto.
Tinto throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tinto wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz lands with a hook. Tinto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Tinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tinto throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Tinto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tinto but Tinto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Tinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Tinto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range. #T2#
Tinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Tinto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tinto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tinto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Diaz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Tinto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tinto passes into side control.
Tinto is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz stops Tinto from passing to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The strikes coming from Tinto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz wants to control but Tinto postures up.
Tinto has control of an arm but Diaz manages to advance to Tinto's back!
Tinto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Tinto.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Tinto passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tinto slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Diaz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Tinto's head back.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tinto misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Tinto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Tinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tinto works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tinto is now in half guard.
Tinto works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Tinto.
Diaz wants to hold on but Tinto pushes him away.#T1#
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Tinto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Daniel Tinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinto controlling from mount.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Tinto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
Tinto unloading with bombs!
Tinto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Tinto's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Tinto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tinto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tinto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tinto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Tinto breaks from Diaz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tinto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tinto controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tinto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz trying to control but Tinto postures up.
Tinto controlling the action here.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nathan Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tinto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tinto 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Daniel Tinto wins by unanimous decision!
Daniel Tinto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nathan Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight! I'll be back '.
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Event:
ROTR 3
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jackson misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Diaz with a nice cross.#T2#
Jackson looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Jackson stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ROTR 1: Pilot
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Diaz wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Diaz tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Jackson keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Jackson has Diaz pressed against the cage.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Jackson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
#T4#
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Jackson presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz looks winded!
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. #CL#
Jackson rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Troy Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Diaz.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Jackson is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
#T2#
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Nathan Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Nathan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3##CL#
Jackson rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but Jackson has control.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Jackson stalling the fight.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Troy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Diaz tries to clinch up#TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nathan Diaz!
Nathan Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 26
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
As Diaz backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilson scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a wild hook but Diaz just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Wilson gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Diaz raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 17
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a body punch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries to clinch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tinto moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz stuns Tinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tinto slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tinto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Tinto is quick to defend against it.
Tinto walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
A shot to the body from Tinto misses
and Tinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tinto tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Tinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Tinto, which made it look bad.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Tinto pushes him off.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tinto under the eye.
Tinto misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tinto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tinto takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Tinto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tinto wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tinto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz trying to control here.
Tinto blocks the strikes from Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control 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.
Tinto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tinto with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tinto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Tinto has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Tinto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.
Tinto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Tinto controls the position.
Diaz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tinto tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinto. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tinto to get the leverage.
Tinto misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Tinto 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Tinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Tinto, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Tinto against the cage but Tinto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tinto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tinto motions for Diaz to come forward. Tinto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Tinto misses.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tinto did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Tinto wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinto is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Tinto is defending well.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Tinto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #SU#
Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Diaz throws a jab when Tinto was well out of range.
Diaz throws a hook but Tinto blocks it.
Tinto misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Tinto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Tinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Diaz is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it. #T2#
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tinto slows the pace down in half guard.
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
Tinto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tinto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz has hold of Tinto's hands but Tinto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tinto passes into side control!
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Tinto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Tinto cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Diaz is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Tinto.
Tinto scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Tinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is letting Tinto control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Tinto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz scores with a jab. Tinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tinto throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Tinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tinto off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Diaz tightening his grip on Tinto, looking for the choke.
Tinto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tinto missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Tinto trying to control from the bottom.
Tinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinto missing with punches from the bottom.
Diaz is keen to just control but Tinto is a slippery customer.
Tinto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Tinto is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Tinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tinto is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tinto passes to side control.
Tinto working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Diaz tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Tinto controls the position.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tinto's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tinto lands strikes from half guard.
Tinto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tinto controlling from mount.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Tinto isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Tinto controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Tinto postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tinto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!
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