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Event:
GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#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.#CL2#
Caramacho moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Caramacho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Caramacho.
Caramacho prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Caramacho has him pressed against the cage.
Caramacho tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Caramacho keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caramacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caramacho missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.#T1#
Caramacho lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Caramacho throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Caramacho.
Caramacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Caramacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Alfonzo Caramacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caramacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Caramacho is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
A jab from Caramacho finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Caramacho throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Caramacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Caramacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Caramacho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caramacho is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Caramacho misses with a body shot.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caramacho throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonzo Caramacho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caramacho throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Caramacho.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Caramacho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramacho with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Caramacho!
Caramacho throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Caramacho.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Caramacho manages to avoid it.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Caramacho.
#T2##CL2#
Caramacho darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#BC2#
Caramacho manages to break the clinch.
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caramacho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Caramacho duly obliges.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Caramacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Caramacho looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caramacho jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caramacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caramacho.
#T4#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Caramacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caramacho scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramacho lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonzo Caramacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Caramacho misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caramacho lands with a nice body punch.
Caramacho throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramacho thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Caramacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Caramacho manages to avoid it.
Caramacho scores with a jab.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Caramacho.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Caramacho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caramacho scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Caramacho tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Caramacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Caramacho tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
#T3#
Caramacho lands a jab-cross combination.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caramacho.
Caramacho is looking to clinch.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caramacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caramacho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caramacho misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonzo Caramacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caramacho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonzo Caramacho!
An out of breath Alfonzo Caramacho 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:
GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Montgomery throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Montgomery is in Diaz's guard.#SUB2#
Montgomery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montgomery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throwing strikes but missing.
Montgomery stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montgomery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Montgomery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Montgomery dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully. #T2#
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montgomery slips nicely into half guard.
Montgomery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Montgomery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Montgomery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montgomery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Montgomery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery moves nicely into side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Montgomery 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#
Montgomery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Montgomery ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Montgomery tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Montgomery's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Montgomery shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Logan Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Montgomery tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Montgomery.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montgomery.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Montgomery backing up. Montgomery nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Montgomery into the cage.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Montgomery shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a big right hand! Oh Montgomery is in trouble here! Diaz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
A victorious Nick Diaz 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:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 4
Date: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Logan has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Logan wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Logan holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Logan.
Logan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Logan.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Logan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Logan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Logan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
#TD2#
Logan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz manages to escape to his feet.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Logan.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Logan fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Logan.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Logan moves into the clinch.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow. #TD2#
Logan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Logan is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Logan dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Logan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Logan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Logan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Logan.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Logan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan with the ground and pound but Diaz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Logan is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz tries to roll over but Logan keeps him under control.
Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Logan is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Logan cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Logan throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Logan's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
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 Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Logan rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Logan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Logan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Diaz pushes Logan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.
Logan tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to control but Logan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is pressing down on Logan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Logan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Logan scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Logan is having none of it.
Logan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Logan.
Diaz tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz is working for takedown but Logan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Logan prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Logan.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Logan gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Logan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Logan can't get the takedown.
Hulk Logan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Logan is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has Logan pressed against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Logan.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Logan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Logan getting side control.
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. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Logan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Logan is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Logan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Logan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Logan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logan working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hulk Logan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Logan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan working Diaz over with strikes.
Logan is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Logan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Logan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Logan thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
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. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Logan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Logan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Diaz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Logan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Logan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Logan!
A relieved looking Hulk Logan 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:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Beast dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #T1#
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Beast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T2#
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountain Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Beast shoots and misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Beast was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast is breathing heavily.#T1#
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #T4#
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Beast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beast shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Nick 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:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Carten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carten is looking to clinch.
Carten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Carten ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Carten manages to avoid it.
Carten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Carten misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carten tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carten fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Carten.#T1#
Carten has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carten looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carten darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Carten.
#T2#
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Carten throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Carten looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Carten just gets out of the way.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Carten looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Carten just gets out of the way.
Carten shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Carten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Carten looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Carten just gets out of the way.
Carten closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carten fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Carten. Carten gets slowly back to his feet.
Carten looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carten looks winded!
Carten swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carten shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carten misses with a few strikes there.
Carten is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Carten shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Diaz slips under a jab from Carten.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Carten is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carten moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carten tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carten.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Carten avoided it.
Carten shoots and misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carten misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz slips a straight right by Carten.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz moves out of range as Carten throws a body kick.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carten.
Carten is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Carten persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Carten.
Carten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Carten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carten has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carten tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carten thinking. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carten. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carten shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carten misses with a double jab
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Carten fails with the takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Carten has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Carten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Carten.
Carten moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carten misses with a leg kick
and Carten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Carten darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Carten into the cage.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Carten manages to avoid it.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carten.
Carten misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carten throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carten takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carten.
As Carten backs away, Diaz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diaz has got the better of the exchanges.
Carten fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carten gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carten shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Carten.#T1#
Carten fails to land the takedown.
Carten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Leo Carten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carten.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Carten. Carten gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carten swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carten misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carten can do to turn this around?
Carten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Carten misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Carten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carten misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Carten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carten shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carten.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carten closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Carten pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Carten was just alert enough to avoid it.
Carten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Leo Carten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nick 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:
QFC Tournament 1157 Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Chen dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Chen's head and hops out.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it. #T1#
Chen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Chen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Chen avoids it with no problem.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Chen.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Chen ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anthony Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Chen on that attempt.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen with a body shot.#T3#
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chen misses with the combination.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Chen is wise to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chen looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Chen shoots in.
Chen misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Chen throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Chen fails to land the takedown.
Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Chen fails with the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen throws out the jab.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a fast counter high kick but Chen manages to duck under it in time.
A combination from Chen does no damage.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Chen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
A head kick misses from Chen.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Chen avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chen tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Chen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Chen shoots in.
Chen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chen closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Chen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Chen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chen blocks it well.#T3#
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chen misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Chen.
Chen throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Chen misses with a low kick.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chen.
Anthony Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nick 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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