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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Simbolon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Simbolon ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simbolon swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Diaz clinches. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simbolon misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Simbolon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simbolon won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simbolon is aware though and is defending well.
Simbolon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Simbolon manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Simbolon drags him back down.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Simbolon keeps moving and retains side control.
Simbolon controlling the position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Simbolon drags him back down.
Diaz tries to buck Simbolon off but Simbolon is having none of it.
Simbolon staying calm.
Diaz tries to escape but Simbolon is in control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Simbolon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Simbolon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Simbolon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Simbolon controls the position. #T3#
Simbolon is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simbolon stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#TD2#
Simbolon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simbolon showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Simbolon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz is looking to control Simbolon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a head kick but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Simbolon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simbolon darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Simbolon into the cage.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz wants to clinch but Simbolon slips to the side
and Simbolon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chris Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz advances to full mount.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simbolon looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Diaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T1#
Simbolon is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Simbolon is staying in there.
Simbolon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simbolon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simbolon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diaz prevents Simbolon from standing back up.
#T2#
Diaz trying to control the action but Simbolon is working from the bottom.
Simbolon is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simbolon avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Simbolon is defending well.
Simbolon is looking to improve his position.
Simbolon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots and Simbolon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
Diaz has the hooks in. Simbolon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Simbolon is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Simbolon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Simbolon is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Simbolon pushed the leg off. #T4#
Diaz controlling well, preventing Simbolon from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simbolon is keeping busy.
Diaz biding his time, controlling Simbolon.
Simbolon covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simbolon rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz jabs at Simbolon's body.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbolon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simbolon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simbolon shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simbolon has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Simbolon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbolon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Chris Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simbolon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz is keen to just control but Simbolon is a slippery customer.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simbolon can do to turn this around?
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Simbolon is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz stops Simbolon from getting back to his feet.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simbolon is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simbolon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simbolon's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Simbolon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simbolon.
Diaz looks up at the clock and then as Simbolon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simbolon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simbolon is not content to let Diaz control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz wants to stand but Simbolon is controlling his arm.
Diaz trying to control the action but Simbolon is working from the bottom.
Simbolon tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is putting a hurting on Simbolon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diaz trying to control the position but Simbolon is working away.
Prince Simbolon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Diaz!
Chris Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Lyle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Lyle scores with a punch to the head.
Lyle throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lyle! #SU2#
Diaz stands up and beckons Lyle to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyle thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lyle circles away.
Ben Lyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyle lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Lyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyle lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lyle with a nice cross.
Lyle stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Lyle scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Lyle scores with a body shot.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lyle tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lyle to the ground. Lyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ben Lyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lyle avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Lyle - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyle. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lyle misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#T2#
Lyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lyle punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Lyle.
Lyle jabs at Diaz's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lyle.
A jab lands there for Lyle.
Lyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lyle throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lyle loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Lyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lyle misses with a straight left.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Lyle circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Lyle keeps it at a distance.
Lyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lyle, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Lyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Lyle looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Lyle misses with a straight left.
Lyle throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lyle's knee momentarily.
Lyle lands with a shot to the body.
Lyle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lyle.
Lyle throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Lyle lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Lyle.
Diaz dives in and grabs Lyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyle pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
As Diaz looks to move away, Lyle throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Lyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Lyle does no damage.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lyle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lyle defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Lyle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lyle lands with a shot to the body.
Lyle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lyle 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.
Ben Lyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyle throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Lyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lyle tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lyle to the ground. Lyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lyle.
Lyle scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lyle misses with a looping left.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Lyle.
Lyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lyle circles away easily
and Lyle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Ben Lyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Lyle.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Lyle, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Lyle against the cage but Lyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lyle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lyle misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle scores with a body shot.
Lyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Lyle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lyle continues to drive forward.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Lyle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Lyle counter with a right hand.
Lyle lands a jab.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyle scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lyle shows good takedown defense.
Lyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Lyle scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Lyle does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Lyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Lyle connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Lyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyle.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyle jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lyle throws a shot to the body.
Lyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ben Lyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz moves forwards but Lyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lyle misses with a few strikes there.
Lyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Lyle strikes.
Diaz wants to clinch.#T3#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Lyle stuffs the takedown.
Lyle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lyle cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Ben Lyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Lyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Lyle.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lyle is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Lyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyle lands with a cross. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Lyle catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Lyle lands a jab-cross combination.
Lyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Lyle.
Lyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lyle throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lyle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lyle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Lyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyle lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Lyle circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz moves forwards but Lyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lyle.
Lyle looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ben Lyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyle scores with a body shot.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyle.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lyle throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lyle tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lyle looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lyle looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Lyle misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Lyle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Lyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Lyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyle misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Lyle was not able to check.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lyle swivels and escapes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyle sprawls well. Lyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyle.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyle scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lyle. Those never looked like landing.
Lyle stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Lyle digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Lyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lyle sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lyle swinging wildly here.
Lyle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Lyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Lyle misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Ben Lyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyle as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lyle.
A jab lands there for Lyle.
Chris Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Lyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lyle!
A victorious Ben Lyle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Lyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ben Lyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyle connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz throws a push kick but Lyle slaps the foot to one side.
Lyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lyle throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Lyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lyle cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lyle lands with a right to the head.
Lyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle is struggling to control the position.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz letting Lyle take a breather here.
Lyle lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Lyle lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyle. That did some damage!
Lyle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Lyle.#CL2#
Lyle drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyle.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lyle manages to get underhooks.
Lyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lyle is stalling here.
Lyle digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Lyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyle misses with a punch to the body.
Lyle lands with a left to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lyle stalling the fight.
Lyle scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyle taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Lyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lyle lands with a right to the head.
Lyle is stalling here.
A short left from Lyle. #T3#
Lyle lands with a right to the head.
Lyle pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyle is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyle pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lyle slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard.
#SUB#
Lyle is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lyle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lyle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Diaz!
A relieved looking Chris 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivanov tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivanov to the ground. Ivanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz with a poor takedown
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Ion Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.#TD#
Ivanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Ivanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ivanov 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 Ivanov.
Ivanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Ivanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Ivanov as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Ivanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Diaz is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ion Ivanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ivanov.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ivanov advances nicely into full mount.
Ivanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Ivanov looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ivanov passes into side control, despite Diaz's attempt to control the position.
Ivanov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SU#
Ivanov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Ivanov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
#T3#
Diaz wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Ivanov defends it.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Ivanov's hands, connecting with Ivanov's forehead.
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. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Ivanov's temple.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Diaz controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Ivanov controlling from the top position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is controlling Ivanov's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov throws a nice head kick!
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Ivanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Diaz darts in and clinches Ivanov up against the cage.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanov is defending well.
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Ivanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Donk. Diaz catches Ivanov right on the button with a cross.
Ivanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ivanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
Ivanov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ion Ivanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Braddington feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Braddington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braddington is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him. #SU#
Braddington gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting. #TD#
Braddington gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Braddington working some strikes from top position.
Braddington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddington 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.
Braddington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Braddington won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Braddington postures up.
Braddington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Braddington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Braddington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Braddington.
Braddington stalling the fight.
Diaz is working for takedown but Braddington is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Braddington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD#
Braddington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Braddington 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. #SUB#
Braddington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Braddington tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diaz.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Braddington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz tries to roll over but Braddington keeps him under control.
Braddington slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Braddington working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Braddington seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braddington content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries to clinch but Braddington moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Braddington is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Braddington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Braddington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braddington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up.#TD#
Braddington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!#SU#
Braddington stands up.
Braddington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to clinch up but Braddington circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Braddington clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Braddington has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braddington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Braddington dives into Diaz's guard.
Braddington showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz wants to stand but Braddington is controlling the position.
Braddington is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Braddington prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Braddington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braddington prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Braddington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Braddington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz missing with punches from the bottom.
Braddington is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Braddington is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Braddington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Braddington is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braddington is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Braddington circles away and we're back to standing.
As Diaz tries to get set, Braddington tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Braddington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Braddington is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Braddington trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Braddington is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Braddington working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braddington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braddington working Diaz over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Braddington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Braddington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Braddington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Braddington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Braddington away but Braddington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Braddington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Braddington breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Braddington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brad Braddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.#TD#
Braddington lands a takedown into guard.
Brad Braddington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Braddington from standing up.
Braddington stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Braddington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Braddington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Braddington tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Braddington controlling the position.
Braddington wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his arm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braddington in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Braddington is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Braddington controlling from side mount.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Braddington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braddington gets back to full guard.
Braddington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Braddington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Braddington tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Braddington dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Braddington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Braddington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braddington with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Braddington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braddington 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Braddington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Stonk slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Stonk cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonk is looking to counter punch.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Stonk misses the target.
Diaz shoots in but Stonk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stonk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stinky Stonk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.#T1#
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Stonk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diaz! Stonk lets Diaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Stonk batters Diaz with a massive right followed by a huge left! Diaz is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Stonk lands a final crushing right hand to drop Diaz to the mat with a gruesome thud! Stonk is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stinky Stonk!
After winning the bout, Stinky Stonk 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Mi fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mi as he avoids it easily.
Mi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Mi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Mi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Mi misses its target.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Mi counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Mi coming out on top.
Mi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yusuck Mi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.#T1#
Mi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mi finish him?
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz leaves Mi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Mi tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD#
Mi lands a left and a right that send Diaz crashing to the mat, dazed. Mi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Diaz wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mi manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Mi swinging wildly here.
Mi lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz looks winded!
Mi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Mi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Mi misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Mi pushes him off.#T4#
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mi. That did some damage!
Diaz wants to clinch but Mi slips to the side
and Mi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Mi circles away.
Diaz dives in and grabs Mi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mi pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Mi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mi stuffs the takedown.
Mi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mi lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Mi.
Mi 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.
Mi scores with a hook.
Diaz tries to clinch but Mi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuck Mi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diaz avoids the head kick by Mi.
Mi throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Mi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Diaz clinches up with Mi and pushes him back against the cage.
Mi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Mi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Mi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mi throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mi defends it nicely.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mi connects with the punch.
Mi scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Mi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
OH! Diaz has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mi smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mi unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Diaz sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yusuck Mi! |
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