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Event:
Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
McCracken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCracken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz avoids the body shot from McCracken.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from McCracken misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
McCracken throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
McCracken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#T1#
McCracken looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
McCracken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws a head kick but McCracken moves out of range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCracken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCracken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCracken stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCracken tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McCracken has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Diaz tries to pull guard but McCracken forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jai McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
McCracken lands with a left to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can McCracken finish him?
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but McCracken keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz is trying to push McCracken away but McCracken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCracken lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCracken circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCracken cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
McCracken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.#T3#
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCracken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McCracken drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
A short left from McCracken.
McCracken misses with the head strike.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but McCracken won't allow it.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
McCracken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
McCracken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
McCracken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land.
Diaz prevents a body shot from McCracken.
Diaz tries to pull guard but McCracken forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCracken has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to pull guard but McCracken forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow McCracken down.
McCracken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai McCracken dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCracken throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and McCracken only half commits.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCracken swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A cross from McCracken lands.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of McCracken's head but McCracken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws a right and a left that McCracken avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McCracken.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.#T1##KD#
McCracken drops Diaz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diaz looks back up at him and smiles so McCracken waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
That has opened up Nate Diaz's cut even more.#CL#
McCracken has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
and McCracken counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Diaz! He's just covering up as McCracken starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jai McCracken!
After winning the bout, Jai McCracken thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nate Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuckoff, Ive got nothing to say to you. You fucking twat!!!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 340:Karol v Alex
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
As Hughes looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Hughes just gets out of the way.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Hughes has been cut.
Diaz jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz slips a jab from Hughes.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz lands with a right hand. #T2#
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Diaz throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hughes to the canvas! Hughes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Diaz keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Badger has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Badger tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badger is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Badger fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a huge left! Badger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Diaz isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Badger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
Our winner, Nate 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:
CEFC Fight Night 61
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Parks slips a jab from Diaz.
Parks cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parks moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Parks backs away looking to recover.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Parks connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Parks works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Parks lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Parks blocks the leg kick.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses the jab.
Lyoto Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Parks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #KD#
Parks drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Parks is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
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!
Parks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Parks! Diaz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
Lyoto Parks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nate Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuckoff, Ive got nothing to say to you. You fucking twat!!!'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 58
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hermansson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Hermansson prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermansson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hermansson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz pushes Hermansson off but Hermansson dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermansson wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped.
Diaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hermansson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back!
Diaz trying to control the hands but Hermansson breaks the grip.
Diaz tries to roll but Hermansson sticks to his back.
#T1#
Diaz trying to control the hands but Hermansson breaks the grip.
Diaz tries to roll but Hermansson sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diaz trying to control the position but Hermansson manages to sink in the hooks.
Diaz tries to roll but Hermansson sticks to his back.
Diaz prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Hermansson avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Hermansson breaks the grip.
Diaz can't escape the position.
#T3#
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Hermansson is in full control for now.
Diaz tries to escape but Hermansson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hermansson is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.
Hermansson controlling well, preventing Diaz from escaping the position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Hermansson just sinks the hooks in.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Hermansson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diaz.#T4#
Hermansson keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Hermansson wants to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson biding his time, controlling Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the position but Hermansson manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that 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.
#R2#
Hermansson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Hermansson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Hermansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermansson passes into side control.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Hermansson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Hermansson clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermansson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Hermansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Hermansson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Hermansson moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Hermansson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Hermansson clinches up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Hermansson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Hermansson tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.
Hermansson prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Hermansson stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hermansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Hermansson has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Hermansson is controlling him.#TD2#
Hermansson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
#SUB#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Hermansson to get to half guard.
#T3#
Diaz trying to hold on to Hermansson's head to control him but Hermansson postures up.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Hermansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Diaz has an active guard here but Hermansson has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
#T4#
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 has a closed guard, preventing Hermansson from standing up. #SUB#
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hermansson has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Hermansson manages to pass to side control!
Diaz wants to control but Hermansson postures up.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Hermansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hermansson has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermansson keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Hermansson is looking to clinch.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Hermansson slips the punch.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hermansson clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hermansson darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break free.#T1#
Diaz is trying to push Hermansson away but Hermansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Hermansson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hermansson prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz tries to circle away but Hermansson has him pinned against the cage.
Hermansson has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermansson is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Hermansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Hermansson's head but Hermansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansson.
Hermansson tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Hermansson backing up. Hermansson nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Hermansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Hermansson moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Hermansson is controlling him.#TD#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hermansson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Hermansson to get to half guard.
Hermansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diaz controls his leg. #SUB#
Hermansson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Diaz tries to buck Hermansson off but Hermansson is having none of it.
Jan Olov Hermansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz is holding Hermansson down, trying to stall.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hermansson off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Hermansson is controlling his hands well.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Hermansson pushed the leg off.
Diaz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Hermansson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diaz gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson trying to get back to his feet but Diaz is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Hermansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Hermansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermansson tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Hermansson drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Diaz has an active guard here but Hermansson has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz has a hand on Hermansson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hermansson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Hermansson stands up from mount. Strange move.
A big left from Diaz misses. #CL2#
Hermansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Hermansson. Hermansson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Hermansson stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Hermansson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Diaz controls Hermansson momentarily but Hermansson frees himself. #SU2#
Hermansson gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hermansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Hermansson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Hermansson manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hermansson manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVR#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Hermansson wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
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 trying to control but Hermansson postures up.
#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermansson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to control but Hermansson is keeping busy.
Hermansson wants to stand but Diaz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
#R5#
Hermansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hermansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Hermansson avoids it.#CL2#
Hermansson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Hermansson has double underhooks.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hermansson won't allow it.
Hermansson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hermansson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hermansson has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Hermansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Hermansson is keeping busy.
#T1#
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hermansson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hermansson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Hermansson wants to stand up but Diaz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hermansson pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jan Olov Hermansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Hermansson to the mat.
Diaz looking to control but Hermansson passes into half guard.
Hermansson passes into side control, despite Diaz's attempt to control the position.
#SU2#
Hermansson stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet. #CL2#
Hermansson has managed to clinch.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to circle away but Hermansson has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Hermansson stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diaz tries to circle away but Hermansson has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Hermansson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Hermansson from standing up. #SUB#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hermansson has passed into half guard!
Diaz has a hand on Hermansson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hermansson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Diaz wants to control but Hermansson is having none of it.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Hermansson wants to stand but Diaz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Hermansson gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Olov Hermansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermansson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Olov Hermansson!
Jan Olov Hermansson is the new lightweight champion!
Jan Olov Hermansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Nate Diaz had this to say: 'Fuckoff, Ive got nothing to say to you. You fucking twat!!!'.
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Event:
CEFC 193
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diaz walks into a jab.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.#T2#
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Diaz counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off. #CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Sparky Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
#CUT2#
It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Anderson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Nate 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Rafael Inclan has been cut.
Inclan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inclan moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
letting Diaz counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Inclan is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Inclan down.
Inclan is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?#TD#
Inclan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Inclan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Inclan seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz stands and throws Inclan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz takes a little break here. Inclan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Inclan is looking for a sweep.
Inclan seems a little lost for a moment, as Diaz dominates the positioning.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inclan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz taking a breather here. #T3##SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Diaz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diaz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Inclan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inclan is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Inclan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Nate Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
McConnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McConnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
McConnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.#T1#
McConnell slips a straight right by Diaz.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McConnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McConnell misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a left and a right... And another left! McConnell is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
Our winner, Nate 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Maverick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz is not content to let Maverick control the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maverick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maverick forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Maverick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maverick trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Maverick connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz is not content to let Maverick control the position.
Diaz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maverick pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maverick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maverick's back!#T2#
Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Maverick showing good submission defense here.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Maverick is staying busy.
Maverick wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Maverick fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Maverick turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Maverick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maverick has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Maverick pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maverick not doing much here.
Diaz wants to control but Maverick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maverick trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Nice strikes from Maverick there. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Maverick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Maverick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz wants to control but Maverick is keeping busy.
Maverick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Maverick 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##TD2#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Maverick is trying to get back to full guard.
Maverick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz fending off the submission attempt from Maverick. #SUB#
Maverick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.
Dan Maverick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Maverick gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control.
Diaz grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maverick's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Maverick pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maverick is keeping the position for now.
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maverick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diaz has passed into half guard!
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Maverick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maverick.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Maverick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maverick is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Maverick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maverick shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Diaz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maverick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maverick shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maverick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maverick checks a leg kick.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maverick back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Maverick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maverick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Maverick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maverick is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maverick pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Maverick is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maverick pulls his head out easily.
Maverick working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Maverick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz has his hands clasped together around Maverick's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maverick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maverick is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is staying active underneath Maverick, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maverick is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Maverick tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maverick.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem.#T4#
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.#TD#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Maverick postures up.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Maverick slips an elbow through the middle.
Maverick works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Maverick is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maverick to get the leverage.
Maverick trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Maverick in his half guard.
Maverick is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maverick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Maverick!
Dan Maverick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Nate Diaz had this to say: 'Fuckoff, Ive got nothing to say to you. You fucking twat!!!'.
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