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Event:
The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Turturro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turturro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is not content to let Turturro control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turturro's guard! Nice work there by Diaz! #SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro looking to control.
#SUB#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Turturro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro works his way into full mount!
Turturro forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuccio Turturro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turturro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz wants to control but Turturro postures up.#SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turturro's guard! Nice work there by Diaz!
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Turturro has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Turturro has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Turturro has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuccio Turturro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Turturro advancing to mount.
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Turturro passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Turturro trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Turturro's lack of action.
Turturro is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tuccio Turturro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Turturro wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Jose Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Turturro stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Turturro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro controlling the action here.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it. #T4#
Turturro trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Turturro controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuccio Turturro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turturro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tuccio Turturro!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Tuccio Turturro!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Tuccio Turturro!
Tuccio Turturro wins by unanimous decision!
Tuccio Turturro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Sunchez drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sunchez distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sunchez 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.
Sunchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz pulls Sunchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sunchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sunchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sunchez postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Sunchez is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sunchez defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Sunchez defends easily.
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sunchez chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz has control of Sunchez's left arm, preventing Sunchez from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sunchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sunchez looking to pass the guard.
Sunchez wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Sunchez slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sunchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sunchez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sunchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz controlling Sunchez's posture.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sunchez from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to keep Sunchez in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Sunchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Sunchez lands a couple of digs.
Sunchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sunchez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sunchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Sunchez is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunchez.
Sunchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sunchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sunchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Sunchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sunchez misses the jab.#TD#
Sunchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sunchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sunchez is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Sunchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Diaz trying to hold on to Sunchez's head to control him but Sunchez postures up.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sunchez connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple. #SUB#
Sunchez seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sunchez.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunchez.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sunchez.
Diaz wants to control but Sunchez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Sunchez throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz is not content to let Sunchez control the position.
Sunchez thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Alex Sunchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sunchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sunchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sunchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sunchez wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Sunchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Sunchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz controlling the position well.
Diaz wants to control but Sunchez is keeping busy.
Diaz wants to control but Sunchez passes into side.
Sunchez working the ground and pound from side control.
Sunchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sunchez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diaz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Diaz has hold of Sunchez's hands but Sunchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Sunchez is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Sunchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sunchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sunchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Sunchez 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sunchez gets the takedown into side control.
Sunchez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Sunchez in side control, throwing shots but Diaz defends.
Diaz dodges the ground and pound from Sunchez.
Sunchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sunchez stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sunchez from controlling successfully.
Sunchez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sunchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunchez. #SUB2#
Sunchez stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Diaz has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sunchez manages to get his head free but now Diaz has transitioned to an armbar! Sunchez grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Diaz! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Diaz!
A relieved looking Jose Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Alex Sunchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew that winning this fight will be hard. And loosing this fight is not end of my career, i promise to be back in future fights better. I apologise to all my fans but next time i wont let you guys down. I need a rematch......'.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butabi.#TD2#
Butabi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Butabi is now in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butabi defends it easily.
Butabi throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butabi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Butabi throws a big elbow that misses.
Butabi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Butabi stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Diaz has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Butabi manages to get his head free but now Diaz has transitioned to an armbar! Butabi grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Diaz! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Diaz!
Jose Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McFighterson's hands.
McFighterson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diaz rushes McFighterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
McFighterson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually McFighterson manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McFighterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McFighterson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFighterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
McFighterson passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFighterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz is looking to control McFighterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
McFighterson wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diaz wants to control but McFighterson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McFighterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to improve his position but McFighterson is controlling well.
McFighterson throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
McFighterson wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
McFighterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
McFighterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jose Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
McFighterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
McFighterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
McFighterson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McFighterson doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can McFighterson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Diaz!
A very excited looking Jose Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Luyen Thai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luyen Thai wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Luyen Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB#
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Luyen Thai doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Luyen Thai escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Diaz!
Our winner, Jose Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Beach Fights Independance
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Kat misses with a wild combination.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kat tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Kat misses with a low kick.
Diaz tries to work over Kat's front leg with a kick but Kat checks it.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kat lands a jab.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Kat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kat.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Kat and move into the clinch position.
Kat throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
DJ Kat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kat is just out of range.#CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Kat against the cage.
Kat misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Kat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kat from controlling successfully.
Kat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Kat is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kat is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Son of a Beach
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz moves out of range as Chinaski strikes.
Henry Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinaski walks into a jab.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Chinaski defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Chinaski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chinaski.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Chinaski pushes him away.
Chinaski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Chinaski pushes him away.
Chinaski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chinaski backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
It looked like Chinaski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chinaski in his tracks.
Chinaski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chinaski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chinaski counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Chinaski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chinaski connects with the punch.
Diaz's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chinaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Chinaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a leg kick but Chinaski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chinaski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chinaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Chinaski misses with a looping left.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Chinaski misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Chinaski avoids it with no problem.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chinaski takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chinaski throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Chinaski keeps the fight on the outside.
Chinaski is looking to counter punch.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chinaski throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Chinaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab.
Diaz tries to clinch but Chinaski is having none of it. #T4#
Chinaski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chinaski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Chinaski sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Chinaski avoids it this time.
Chinaski throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chinaski.
The crowd cheers as Chinaski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Chinaski throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Chinaski uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Chinaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chinaski has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Chinaski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chinaski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Chinaski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Chinaski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chinaski there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chinaski swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Chinaski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz lands a jab.#T1#
Chinaski throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Chinaski misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chinaski throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Chinaski catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a looping left.#T2#
Chinaski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chinaski looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Chinaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chinaski needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Chinaski misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chinaski looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Chinaski avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chinaski jabs at Diaz's body.#T3#
Chinaski swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Chinaski controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz wants to stall.
Chinaski being controlled against the cage.
Chinaski can't break the clinch.
Chinaski lands a nice shot to the body.
Chinaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chinaski wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Chinaski wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
#T4##TD2#
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 Chinaski uses from the top position.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chinaski defends it easily.
Diaz is trying to keep Chinaski in close.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Chinaski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chinaski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chinaski is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz slips a jab from Chinaski.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chinaski manages to avoid it.
Chinaski misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chinaski.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Chinaski and move into the clinch position.
Chinaski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips a jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Chinaski blocks the low kick.#T1#
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Chinaski ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chinaski misses its target.
Chinaski cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz tries to clinch but Chinaski is having none of it.
Chinaski misses with a few strikes there.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chinaski looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chinaski is looking to counter punch.
Chinaski throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chinaski with a body shot.#T2#
Diaz misses the body punch
and Chinaski counters with a straight right hand.
Chinaski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chinaski lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Chinaski misses with a looping right.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinaski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Chinaski strikes.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chinaski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chinaski throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz takes a swing at Chinaski's ribcage but misses.
As Diaz looks to move away, Chinaski throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Chinaski throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Chinaski's shoulder, as Chinaski tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Chinaski swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Chinaski blocks a jab.
Chinaski misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Chinaski.
Henry Chinaski is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chinaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Chinaski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Henry Chinaski.
I think Chinaski 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Chinaski!
Henry Chinaski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Beach, Please!
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz swings for the body but Ramunchoi moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramunchoi misses with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Ramunchoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramunchoi digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz tries to stall but Ramunchoi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ramunchoi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramunchoi stalling the fight.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramunchoi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Ramunchoi tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Ramunchoi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramunchoi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramunchoi.
Ramunchoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramunchoi lands with a left to the head.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Ramunchoi avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ramunchoi controls the action.
Ramunchoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz has Ramunchoi pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ramunchoi fails to land.
Ramunchoi misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramunchoi to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramunchoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Ramunchoi misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Ramunchoi.
Ramunchoi blocking some punches.
Ramunchoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz tries a body shot but Ramunchoi blocks it.
#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ramunchoi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ramunchoi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diaz's body to avoid the submission. Diaz has instead reached around Ramunchoi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Diaz!
After winning the bout, Jose Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Betrayal by the Beach
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz lands a jab to Splinter's midsection.#CL#
Splinter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Splinter is trying to stall.
#TD#
Splinter is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Splinter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Splinter defends it easily.
Splinter passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Splinter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Splinter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Splinter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Splinter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Splinter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Splinter is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz trying to control here.
#SUB#
Splinter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz trying to control here.
Splinter trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #SUB#
Splinter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Splinter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Splinter lands a nice shot to the head.
Splinter controlling from mount. #T3#
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Splinter.
Diaz wants to hold on but Splinter pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Splinter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Splinter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Splinter avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Splinter looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Splinter working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Diaz tries to hold on but Splinter pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Splinter has hold of Diaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Splinter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Splinter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Splinter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Splinter avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Splinter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Splinter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz works Splinter's body with a nice hook.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Splinter counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Splinter pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Splinter wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Splinter is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Splinter sits in half guard.
Master Splinter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Splinter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Splinter trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Splinter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Splinter tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Splinter advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Splinter pulls his head out easily.
Splinter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Splinter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#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.
Diaz trying to control here.
Splinter trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Splinter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Splinter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Splinter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Splinter is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Diaz is looking to control Splinter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Splinter wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Splinter is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Splinter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Splinter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Diaz lands a nice hook to Splinter's body. Splinter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz jabs at Splinter's body.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Splinter moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Splinter's body.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Splinter rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz jabs at Splinter's body.
Splinter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz punishes Splinter's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Splinter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Splinter is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Splinter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Splinter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Splinter walks into a jab.
Splinter throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Splinter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a hook but Splinter blocks it.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Splinter attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz lands a jab to Splinter's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Splinter's ribs.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Splinter.
Splinter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jose Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Splinter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Splinter pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Splinter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Splinter.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Splinter is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz trying to hold on to Splinter's head to control him but Splinter postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Splinter.
Splinter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SUB#
Splinter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is pulling down on Splinter's head. It's preventing any offense from Splinter, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Splinter defends easily.
Diaz has Splinter pulled in close to control his posture.
Splinter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Splinter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Splinter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Splinter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Splinter wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Splinter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz wants to control but Splinter postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Splinter tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending 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 Master Splinter.
I think Splinter 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Black and Blue on the Beach
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Lazarith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Lazarith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazarith throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Lazarith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head kick misses from Lazarith.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Lazarith.
Lazarith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Lazarith throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazarith was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Lazarith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Lazarith.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazarith throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Lazarith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lazarith throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Stan Lazarith has been cut.
Lazarith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##CL#
Diaz rushes Lazarith and presses him up against the cage.
Lazarith tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #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 Lazarith uses from the top position.
Lazarith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazarith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Lazarith is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lazarith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lazarith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Diaz!
An out of breath Jose Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bombers on the Beach
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz gets a clinch. #BC2#
Chinaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chinaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab.
Chinaski throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Chinaski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Chinaski misses the shot to the body.
Chinaski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a body punch but Chinaski moves out of range. #T1#
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Chinaski off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Chinaski.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Chinaski strikes.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Chinaski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chinaski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chinaski misses the jab.
Chinaski staying out of range there.#T2#
Chinaski misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinaski moves away.
Chinaski throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chinaski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chinaski misses with a looping right.
Chinaski's corner calls for a 1-2. Chinaski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chinaski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Chinaski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz with a hook.#T3#
Chinaski misses the jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chinaski looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Chinaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chinaski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
Chinaski throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Chinaski stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Chinaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chinaski manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chinaski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab.
Chinaski misses with a straight left.
Chinaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chinaski counters with a nice uppercut.
Chinaski misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chinaski. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Chinaski.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Chinaski cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chinaski takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Chinaski lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Chinaski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chinaski slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chinaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Chinaski had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chinaski.
Chinaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Chinaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Chinaski breaks away and moves out of range.
Chinaski misses the body punch
and Chinaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chinaski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chinaski just manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Chinaski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chinaski 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.
Chinaski lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
Chinaski connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chinaski.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Chinaski.#BC2#
Chinaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Chinaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Chinaski tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Diaz pulls Chinaski into guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Chinaski in close.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Diaz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2#
Chinaski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chinaski lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Chinaski lands with a cross.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Chinaski swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Chinaski unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Chinaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Chinaski.
A slow jab from Chinaski misses its intended target.
Chinaski throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chinaski looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chinaski thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chinaski lands a jab.
Chinaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Chinaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chinaski has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Chinaski as he connects with a hook.
Chinaski misses with a wild body shot.
Chinaski misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Chinaski misses the jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chinaski.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Chinaski with a hook.
Chinaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Chinaski.
Diaz moves forwards but Chinaski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Chinaski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Chinaski counters with a straight right hand.
Henry Chinaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Chinaski as he connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Chinaski moves away and avoids it.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut.
Diaz slips a jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chinaski.
Jose Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinaski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chinaski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chinaski has time to react.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinaski moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chinaski! But no joy.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chinaski.#T3#
Chinaski misses the shot to the body.
Diaz connects with the punch.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz tries to work over Chinaski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz has Chinaski pressed against the cage, preventing Chinaski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chinaski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz has his hands on Chinaski's head, controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chinaski is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chinaski 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#
Chinaski is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chinaski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chinaski has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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